Construction of the O.C Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge Replacement- LAP Project

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE O.C. PHILLIPS RD OVER BRUSHY CREEK BRIDGE REPLACMENT

- LAP Project. FPID:430468-1 FDOT FAIN: D319 049 B

All meetings associated with this solicitation will be held via Microsoft Teams, with the exception of on-site walk throughs, which is a free service and provides both video and audio-only capabilities. Please download the Microsoft Teams software to your device (PC, laptop, tablet, or smart phone) well in advance of the meeting so you are familiar with how to operate the program before the meeting. Video capabilities or a microphone are not required to listen to the meeting or submit questions via Microsoft Teams’ chat feature.

· To Download Microsoft Teams:
https://signup.microsoft.com/get-started/signup?products=CFQ7TTC0K8P5%3a0001&lm=deeplink&lmsrc=homePageWeb&cmpid=FreemiumSignUpChooser&culture=en-us&ali=1&brandingId=28b276fb-d2a0-4379-a7c0-57dce33da0f9

· Microsoft Teams Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=2zB2jiCxxuQ

In an effort to efficiently serve all meeting attendees, no meeting time will be dedicated to assisting firms attempting to log into the meeting.

Specifications may be secured by download from the Escambia County Website: Escambia County Solicitations (myescambia.com) Questions concerning this request should be directed to the Escambia County Purchasing Office in writing utilizing OpenGov Software.

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to award the bid that it determines to be in the best interest of Escambia County.

Any person requiring special accommodations to attend or participate, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should call the Office of Purchasing (850-595-4980) at least five (5) working days prior to the solicitation opening.

Notice

It is the specific legislative intent of the Board of County Commissioners that NO CONTRACT under this solicitation shall be formed between Escambia County and the awardee firm until such time as the contract is executed by the last party to the transaction.

Minium Qualifications: Contractor must be FDOT pre-qualified in the following work classes: 6. Debris Removal*, 7. Drainage, 11. Grading, 10. Flexible Paving, 11. Grading, Grassing, Seeding & Sodding, 13. Guardrail, 20. Major Bridge – Bridges of Conventional Construction Which Are Over a Water Opening of 1,000 Feet Or More, 28. Pavement Marking, 40. Other (Pile Driving, Pile Jackets, Rubble Rip Rap). Contractor must be in business for at least (3) years and have completed at least (3) similar projects based on the Scope of Services within the last (5) years, and met or exceed all other requirements listed withing this Solicitation and Scope of Services

Proposals failing to provide such documentation with their sealed Proposals shall be considered nonresponsive. Prequalification is accomplished by using an application process. Applicants should read 337.14 F.S. and Rule 14-22 F.A.C. to review for compliance prior to completing the application. The Contractor Prequalification process results in the issuance of a Certificate of Qualification for each successful applicant which lists the approved work classes and the Maximum Capacity Rating in dollars.

To ensure that your Proposal is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response.

Escambia County seeks bids for a Contractor to provide the construction of the O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge Replacement.