This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Weston, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The CITY is requesting proposals from qualified firms ( PROPOSER ) to provide Utility Repair Services on an as needed basis, both emergency and non-emergency work on the utility infrastructure owned and operated by the CITY, under a continuing services contract. The work shall generally consist of emergency and non-emergency repairs to the CITY s utility infrastructure which includes the water distribution system, the sanitary sewer (wastewater) collection system, stormwater system and associated street repair and restoration. Quantities are estimated and are for proposal purposes only. When awarded, the contract may be awarded to multiple contractors at the CITY s discretion. PROPOSER shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and all other necessary incidentals required to perform needed utility repairs, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Local government regulations. All PROPOSERS are advised that the CITY has NOT authorized the use of CITY s seal by individuals or entities responding to the CITY s RFP, and that any such use by unauthorized persons or entities constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor pursuant to Section 165.043, Florida Statutes. PROPOSER QUALIFICATION PROPOSERS shall have minimum of five (5) years of experience in providing the described utility repair services to other entities with utilities of a similar complexity and size as those owned and managed by the City. PROPOSER must be able to demonstrate a record of exceptional performance and have sufficient financial resources, equipment, and organization to satisfactorily provide the services required. PROPOSERS shall provide the necessary documentation to demonstrate that they meet the following qualifications: i) PROPOSERS shall have been incorporated and in continuous operation for a minimum of the past five (5) years immediately preceding the date that this RFP is issued and shall have a primary or branch office in Miami- Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County, Florida; ii) PROPOSERS shall be certified underground utility and excavation contractors licensed by the State of Florida; and iii) PROPOSERS shall provide at least three references (Form 3) for similar work performed to show evidence of qualifications and previous experience.Proposal security in the form of a proposal bond acceptable to the CITY or a cashier s check made payable to the City of Weston in the amount of $5,000.00 will be required to be submitted with the proposal. QUESTIONS Any questions concerning this Notice to Proposers shall be submitted in writing to the Director of Procurement, Martha Perez-Garviso at mperezgarviso@westonfl.org, with RFP No. 2023-03 Utility Repair Services in the subject line, at least five business days prior to submittal deadline. CONE OF SILENCE A cone of silence is imposed upon publication of this Notice to Proposers. The cone of silence prohibits communications with the following individuals pertaining to this RFP: Margaret Brown, Mayor Mary Molina-Macfie, Commissioner Byron L. Jaffe, Commissioner Chris Eddy, Commissioner; and Henry Mead, Commissioner Thaddeus Bielecki, Director of Landscaping, Selection Committee Member; Ryan Fernandes, Director of Technology Services, Selection Committee Member; Pamela Solomon, Assistant Director of Communications, Selection Committee Member; Bryan Cahen, Director of Budget, Alternate Selection Committee Member; and Any member of the Protest Committee, if and when established. The details of the CITY s Cone of Silence are set forth in Section 32.10 of the City Code. The Selection Committee shall convene at a publicly noticed meeting and review submissions, rank and evaluate the proposals and provide a recommendation to the City Manager. RIGHTS RESERVED 1. The CITY (through the City Commission, City Manager, Selection Committee or Protest Committee) reserves the right to: A. Reject any or all proposals; B. Waive any informality in a proposal; C. Waive any deficiency or irregularity in the selection process; D. Accept or reject any or all qualifications statements in part or in whole; and E. Request additional information as appropriate. 2. The City Commission reserves the right to: A. Award all or a portion of the services set forth in the RFP/RFQ as determined to be in the best interest of the CITY; and B. Reject any or all Proposals if found by the City Commission not to be in the best interest of the CITY. C. Award an Agreement to one or more than one PROPOSER, make split or multiple awards as determined to be in the best interest of the CITY. D. In the event of a sole proposal, reject the sole proposal.