Deadline for Questions: September 3, 2024, 12:00pm
Response to Questions: September 6, 2024, 5:00pm All questions or concerns regarding this solicitation must be submitted through Electronically. All Proposers are hereby notified that the DBE requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 apply to this Solicitation. The DBE participation goal for the Contract is 30%. It is the policy of the Authority to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this Contract. The Authority encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this Solicitation, regardless of business size or ownership. CONTRACT TYPE Firm -Fixed Price or Rate The Contact term shall be for two (2) years with the Authority having no options to renew. The Contract work shall commence upon the Authority's issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Contract, if awarded, may require a Performance Bond and/or a 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. Proposers must provide proof that the minimum insurance requirements can be met before Contract execution. From the date of the initial publication of this Solicitation until the contract is awarded and the protest period has expired, all communication relating to this Solicitation, with the exception of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) related questions, shall be sent to: Christopher Herring Contract Administrator Email: cherring@jtafla.com (904) 632-5503 All DBE questions shall be addressed to the Office of Small Business & Community Impact, Ken Middleton at DBE1@jtafla.com or 904-598-8728. This includes questions related to certification or assistance with finding certified DBE's to partner with. The Consultant 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 Consultant to complete the Work within the time set forth in the Contract. The Consultant 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, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that, if the Consultant 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 Consultant and the Consultant'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: 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. The Liquidated Damages are intended to compensate the Authority for late performance only, and the Consultant understands and agrees that it shall also be liable to the Authority for all actual and consequential damages incurred by the Authority for other breaches of the Contract. The Authority may withhold all payments due under the Contract until the Consultant's liability for Liquidated, Actual, and Consequential Damages has been satisfied in full. The Authority's receipt of payment for Liquidated Damages does not preclude the Authority from pursuing any other rights or remedies available to it under the Contract or in accordance with Florida law. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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