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

The purpose of this bid is to seek a qualified, experienced contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to provide Street Sweeping and Parking Lot Cleaning Services. Background The City of Stuart is required by Federal mandate to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit which is issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection agency. There are a set of Best Management Practices (BMPs) mandated by permit which the city must follow. One of these BMPs is street sweeping. It has been proven that regular maintenance of urban stormwater management systems and pavement significantly reduces pollutant loads contributing to the impairment of receiving waters. City of Stuart NPDES storm systems maintenance activities remove solids and particulate matter associated with nutrients which contribute to pollution of water bodies. Removing solids and particulate matter by sweeping of streets, curbs and gutters, thus reduces the amount of nutrients available to be carried to water bodies via stormwater runoff. Question Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025, 4:00pm. Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the City's e-Procurement Portal, located at online. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the public opening date. Withdrawal of Bids Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the public opening date. Liquidated Damages The Contractor shall pay to the party of the first part, as damages for non-completion of the work within the time stipulated for its completion, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each and every day for the first thirty (30) days and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each and every day thereafter, which may exceed the stipulated time for its completion, is hereby agreed upon, fixed and determined by the parties hereto as liquidated damages that the party of the first part will suffer by reason of such default and not by way of penalty. The party of the first part is hereby authorized to deduct the said sum (as specified above) from the moneys which may be due or become due said Contractor for the work under this contract, or as much thereof as the Owner may, at its own option, deem just and reasonable. Right to Reject The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, without recourse, to waive technicalities or to accept the bid which in its sole judgment best serves the interest of the City. Cost of submittal of this bid is considered an operational cost of the bidder and shall not be passed on to or be borne by the City.