Site work for a water / sewer project in Gainesville, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The undersigned ("Bidder") hereby submits the following offer and attests that it understands, agrees to, and will abide by all terms, conditions, specifications, and instructions contained in the Invitation For Bid ("IFB"), inclusive of the contents of any Addenda hereto. Bidder agrees to be bound by a contract, the form of which will be provided by the School Board of Alachua County, to provide the materials and/or services described in this IFB. Further, Bidder attests that it has not divulged, discussed, or compared this offer with any other Bidder and has not colluded with any other Bidder in the preparation of this offer in order to gain an unfair advantage in the award of the pending contract. Finally, Bidder acknowledges that all information contained herein is subject to the Public Records Act, Chapter 119, F.S If delivered by hand, deliver Bid to the Purchasing Department located on second floor (Room 02-212) of District Administration Building at above address. Upon arrival at facility, sufficient time should be allowed to check-in at reception desk and arrive at Purchasing Department. Bids received by telephone, email, or facsimile transmission will be considered non-responsive. Bids received after the specified date and time are late and will not be considered for award. Late Bids will be returned unopened to the Bidder. The responsibility for delivering Bids to the School Board of Alachua County Purchasing Department on or before the specified time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of the Bidder. Bids delivered to any other School Board Department, School, or other administrative site will not be accepted. The official Purchasing Department time/date stamp clock will be used to determine on what date and at what time a Bid is received. At this time a public opening of Bids received will be held. At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, the Bids as so opened, tabulated and evaluated as prescribed, and with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools of this county regarding them, shall be presented to the Board for its consideration. Any Bid accepted or contract awarded shall be to the low responsive and responsible Bidder meeting the requirements of law, State Board of Education rules, School Board policies, and the requirements set forth in this IFB. Bid Package: Mark in lower left-hand corner of the outermost envelope/parcel box containing your Bid, "IFB #24-57, HBMS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS", TO BE OPENED AT 3:00 P.M., MAY 23, 2024. Mark your company name and address on upper left-hand corner of the envelope. Bids will not be considered unless prepared in ink or typewritten and signed in ink. Sales tax is only applied to materials purchased directly by a prospective Bidder. In all other respects, the School Board of Alachua County is tax exempt. Scope of Service: The intent of this IFB is to select a service provider (hereinafter "Bidder"), secure firm prices and establish a contract to perform all services required for the drainage improvements at Howard Bishop Middle School per provided construction plan scopes (Appendix A). Bidder shall be responsible for providing all technical expertise, qualified labor, supervision, customary tools and equipment, specified materials, permitting, safety measures, materials and other services that are necessary for the proper execution and performance of the contract. Bidder shall devote, and cause its personnel to devote, such time, attention, best skill and judgment, knowledge and professional ability as is necessary to perform all services in a manner that is safe, effective, efficient, environmentally acceptable, and compliant with all regulatory requirements. May 15, 2024 ..................Last Day to Submit Questions June 4, 2024 ...........................Planned Award Date Bonding: Letter of Intent from Bidder's surety company stating they will provide payment and performance bonds on behalf of the Bidder for construction services exceeding $200,000. The Letter of Intent will also state that the Surety Company(s) will provide bonds using AIA Document A312-2010 and that the Surety Company(s) will comply fully with 255.05 F.S. Finally, the Surety Company(s) will provide a copy of its valid certificate of authority issued by the United States Department of the Treasury under 31 U.S.C. ss. 9304-9308. Bidder will provide complete construction services, as may be required by SBAC, for projects estimated to cost more than $50,000, but less than $4,000,000. SBAC shall require successful Offerors to provide payment and performance bonds for projects estimated to cost $200,000 or more, using AIA Document A312-2010, issued by a surety company acceptable to SBAC. In the absence of any bonding, liquidated damages may apply. Bond costs will be included in the firm fixed-price pricing submitted by successful Bidder in response to this IFB. The cost of the Bonds shall be borne by the Bidder. The Bonds shall be accompanied by a duly authenticated or certified document, evidencing that the person executing the Bonds on behalf of the Surety had the authority to do so on the date of the Bonds. In the usual case, conferring of that authority has occurred prior to the date of the Bonds, and the document showing the date of appointment and enumeration of the powers of the person executing the Bonds is accompanied by a certification that the appointment and powers have not been revoked and remain in effect. The date of that certification cannot be earlier than the Agreement. The contractor shall complete the following: Courtyard Area o Remove all bark mulch from the courtyard. o Regrade areas as indicated on the plans. o Cut slots in two existing inlets as indicated. o Remove fencing around gas meter and replace post construction. o Install area drains and pvc piping as illustrated on the plans. o Install 6 ft sidewalks as shown. o Place pine straw mulch as shown. o Install bahia sod in all the areas indicated. o Provide temporary irrigation by means of impact rotors and hoses and establish sod. o Clean up, repair and sod any areas distributed to gain access to the site area. SMF Area o Pump pond completely dry and only work pond in a dry condition. o Flush pipe and inlets as shown on plans. o Clean out sumps by removing debris, topsoil and all sediment. o Scrap and clean entire pond bottom. o Scarify bottom to loosen compacted soils. o Sod any disturbed side slopes with bahia sod.