Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Jacksonville, Florida. Working plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility; for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to solicit competitive bids from qualified contractors to provide all applicable installation services necessary to complete the Myrtle Avenue Operations Campus Bus Plumbing Upgrades project for a complete turnkey project as further detailed in the specifications as identified in this solicitation. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (the "Authority" or "JTA") is a public body politic and corporate agency of the State of Florida created under Chapter 349, as amended, Florida Statutes. The Authority is a transit and transportation facilities provider in North Florida, constructing and improving roadways as well as constructing, equipping and operating transit services. The Authority operates in Duval County, Florida (the "County"), including in the City of Jacksonville, Florida (the "City"), and surrounding areas. This scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, the following components: Demolition & replacement of asphalt paving & sod. Demolition & replacement of sewer piping. Demolition & replacement of concrete pavement & removal of all debris. Demolition & replacement of trench drains. Demolition & replacement of fuel dispenser & sumps (diesel & gasoline). Installation of miscellaneous fuel piping. Oil/Water separator(OWS) pump out with proper waste disposal. OWS Inspection Report. Replacement/installation of OWS filters. The Contractor is responsible for providing all items as needed to complete the turn-key project. Miscellaneous and incidental accessories. The required responsibilities and services for the above components of work include but is not limited to the following: For items that do not note a particular requirement, the Contractor shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) for review by the JTA Project Manager. Within fourteen (14) days of receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP), submit the following for review: Project Schedule that establishes the Contractor's schedule logic. The proposed schedule should allow fourteen (14) calendar days for review of design submittals by others. The allowed total contract time is 270 days. A cost loaded schedule and projection of monthly billings. The following submittals: Construction submittals for all products due within fifteen (15) calendar days of installation/use. Record Drawings (with as-built conditions) due prior to Final Completion. Obtaining all required permits. Coordinate all work with authority having jurisdiction as required. Pay for all labor, design and construction services, construction mobilization and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), construction materials including removal, disposal and replacement, construction equipment, tools and machinery, utilities, transportation, and all other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the entire scope of work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not, incorporated or to be incorporated in the work. Construction management services, to include supervision, testing and inspection of the work, using the Contractor's best skill and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the Work under the Contract including coordination of the duties of all its Subcontractors and Suppliers. The services are associated with the Contractor's Quality Control. The Authority may or may not elect to provide separate Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services. Any project management and CEI services provided by the Authority does not in any way alleviate the Contractor from any of its obligations or responsibilities. All equipment and installation will, at a minimum, be in accordance with local, state, and federal code requirements. All additional electrical, plumbing, and necessary installation components and labor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the full scope of work is completed. Standard Working Hours: The Contractor shall coordinate its work activities with the JTA Project Manager. Standard working hours for this project are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Any work to be performed outside of these hours shall be approved by the Project Manager. Operational Requirements: The MAOC Campus is an operational facility. Coordination and two (2) -weeks' notice must be given before a new work area is opened up or an area is closed for contractor forces. Building 2 is an operational facility. Contractor must give two (2) weeks' notice prior to closing any sidewalk and parking lot space. Contractor must give two (2) weeks' notice prior to turning off any utilities. Building 4 is an operational facility. Only one lane of the fueling station can be closed at any time during the entire project. Any temporary outages must be scheduled with the JTA Facilities Maintenance, Operations and JTA Project Manager at least two (2) weeks prior to the outage. The trench drain construction must be conducted as to not to impede bus traffic. Building 6 is an operational facility. Contractor must give two (2) weeks' notice prior to any work conducted in Building 6. Contractor will have to work around JTA operations to complete this work. Errors and omissions of the Contractor's employees, subcontractors and their agents and employees, and all other persons performing portions of the work for which the Contractor is responsible. Unconditional guarantee of the materials and workmanship on all services and goods furnished by it for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance of the completed work. If, within the guarantee period, any defects, or signs of deterioration and/or failure are noted, which, are due to faulty design and/or installation workmanship, or materials, upon notification, the Contractor, at its expense, shall repair or adjust correct the condition to the complete satisfaction of JTA. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide the standard manufacturer warranty for blower equipment. All closeout documents shall be submitted prior to Final Completion. This shall include, but not limited to: A digital file of record drawings A digital file of all equipment product sheets, warranties and operation and maintenance manuals. Digital files shall include all files in Portable Document Format (PDF) format as well as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) files for drawings. JTA Procurement closeout documents One (1) training session for the operation, inspection, and preventative maintenance of the system. Training session to be coordinated with the JTA Project Manager. A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid price is required. The Contract, if awarded, may require a Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Specific bonding and insurance requirements are set forth in the Solicitation package. Insurance shall be written by an insurer who holds a current Certificate of Authority pursuant to Chapter 624, Florida Statutes, and who has a most recently published rating by A.M. Best & Company of "A-" or better. The Contract shall commence upon the Authority's issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) and shall be substantially completion within two hundred and forty (240) calendar days. Final completion shall be achieved within thirty (30) calendar days of substantial completion. This contract time will allow for a total two hundred and seventy (270) calendar days. Question Deadline 08/09/2024 at 12:00 PM ET All questions or concerns regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically. You will not be able to send messages after this time. Late questions may be answered at the sole discretion of the Authority. All responses to questions will be uploaded electronically and issued in an Addendum, on NO VALUE. Please contact the Procurement Department at procurement@jtafla.com regarding any questions or concerns prior to the questions deadline. The Contractor and the Authority acknowledge and agree that time is of the essence in the completion of the Work it is of utmost importance for the Contractor to complete the Work within the time set forth in the Contract. The Contractor understands and agrees that its failure to complete the Work within the required time will significantly impact the Authority, and that the impacts, costs, and other damages resulting from that failure are impossible to reasonably quantify as of the date the Contract is executed. Therefore, Contractor acknowledges and agrees that, if the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion or Final Completion or any other milestone date(s) identified in the Contract documents within the established timeframe, as adjusted by Contract Amendments, if any, the Contractor and the Contractor's surety shall immediately be liable to the Authority for Liquidated Damages for such delay, not as a penalty but as compensation to the Authority for its damages incurred due to such delay, as follows: and one-thousand five-hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00) per calendar day for each and every consecutive calendar day elapsing between the date fixed for Substantial Completion of the Work and the date Substantial Completion is actually achieved, and if specified in the Contract Documents, every consecutive calendar day elapsing between the date fixed for a defined milestone and the date that the milestone is actually achieved; and one-thousand five-hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($1,500.00) per calendar day for each and every consecutive calendar day beyond the calendar days fixed for Final Completion of the Work and the date Final Completion is actually achieved. Each Bid must contain a Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Treasurer's Check, and/or Official Bank Check. The Bid Security shall be in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the total Bid price. A Bid Bond must be issued by a fully qualified Surety company, both acceptable to the Authority and listed as a company currently authorized under 31 CFR, Part 223 as possessing a Certificate of Authority as described thereunder. In submitting this Bid, the Bidder understands and agrees that the Bid may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the opening of Bids, without the written consent of the Authority. The amount of the Performance and Payment Bonds shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, per 2 C.F.R. 200.325. The Authority reserves all rights it is entitled to under the law, including the right to: reject any or all Bids and to cancel or postpone the Solicitation, in whole or in part, for any reason, without liability; issue subsequent or concurrent Solicitation(s) for the work described herein; perform background checks, reference checks, and consider any information the Authority deems pertinent to the Solicitation; request additional copies of the Bid from the Bidder, at no cost to the Authority; and request additional or omitted information and seek clarifications of any Bid. Project has been cancelled