THIS PROJECT WILL RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEDERAL FUNDS
THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME
ADMINISTRATION (MARAD) UNDER THE NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT FREIGHT
AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS (NSFHP) PROGRAM (23 U.S.C. 117) (FY 2019 INFRA
GRANTS) - INFRA GRANT NO. 693JF72040008 FOR THE PORTMIAMI BULKHEAD
REHABILITATION AND CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT, AND AS SUCH, ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS, STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS, EXECUTIVE
ORDERS, AND USDOT (MARAD) POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND DIRECTIVES ARE
REQUIRED. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project involves the berth renovation improvements for Bulkhead
Repairs to Bays 165-177 at PortMiami. The main purpose of the project's design and construction is
to reinforce the existing seawall section(s) to withstand additional cargo container loads. Thus, larger
and more efficient container cargo cranes will be able to be utilized for more efficient container
loading and unloading purposes. The Scope of Work consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the general
construction necessary to repair approximately 1,440 linear feet of PortMiami's south bulkhead walls
from Bays 165-177. The Scope of Work consists of, but is not limited to:
1. The installation of king piles.
2. The installation of a concrete cap.
3. The installation of marine fenders.
4. The installation of water stations.
5. The installation of mooring bollards.
6. The demolition of a ro-ro ramp.
7. Adjacent areas along the seawall will be restored which shall include pavement and striping. It is important to note that due to MARAD grant procurement guidelines, local preferences are
precluded from the project. However, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages are applicable to the project. The contract duration is 365 calendar days as defined in the Contract Documents. All work shall be
performed as per the Contract Documents. Proposed Bidders attending the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Mandatory Site Visit are to
submit the information below in an e-mail addressed to Frank Ramirez at sprfi@miamidade.gov
with a copy to the Clerk of the Board at clerk.board@miamidade.gov a minimum of seventy-two
(72) hours before the Mandatory Pre-bid Conference and Mandatory Site Visit:
o Name of individual attending the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Mandatory Site Visit.
o Company Name.
o Telephone Number(s).
o Email Address.
Failure of a bidder to attend and sign the attendance sheet at a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and
Mandatory Site Visit will result in the Contractor's bid being rejected. If the bidder does not arrive
on time for the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Mandatory Site Visit, there is no guarantee that
he/she will be allowed to attend.
The Miami-Dade County Contractor's Certification is required in one of the following categories:
General Contractor, or other categories as applicable to Chapter 10 of the Miami-Dade County Code,
or State of Florida General Contractor's License. Bid Security must accompany each Bid and must be in an amount of not less than five percent (5%)
of the highest Total Bid Price. Bids may not be revoked nor withdrawn for one hundred eighty (180)
days after the Bid opening date. MDC reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities
in any bid, to reject any or all Bids and/or to extend the bidding period.
Miami-Dade County, at its sole discretion may elect to negotiate with the apparent low bidder,
provided that the scope of work of this solicitation remains the same.
Miami-Dade County's "Cone of Silence", Section 2-11.1(t) of the Code of Miami-Dade County,
approved by the Board of County Commissioners, specifically prohibits communication in regard to
this bid solicitation with County staff except as allowed by the Code. The period covered by the
"Cone of Silence" is defined in the Code.
Bidders must file a copy of any written communication with the Clerk of the Board, which shall be
available to any person upon request. Miami-Dade County shall respond in writing and file a copy
with the Clerk of the Board, which shall be made available to any person upon request. Written
communications may also be in the form of e-mail addressed to Frank Ramirez at
sprfi@miamidade.gov with a copy to the Clerk of the Board at clerk.board@miamidade.gov .
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