2509-PL 7th STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

RFQ NUMBER 2509-PL
7th STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CITY OF DADE CITY
38020 MERIDIAN AVE
DADE CITY, FL 33525
PHONE: (352) 523-5050
FAX: (352)521-1422
Bid Due Date: April 30, 2026
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INDEX
RFP NUMBER 2509-PL
7th STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Part I General Information & Scope of Work ................................................................ Page 3
Part II Information Required from Proposers .................................................................Page 15
Part III Criteria for Selection .......................................................................................... Page 18
The following documents must be returned with your bid:
Drug-Free Workplace Certification ................................................................................ Page 21
Public Entity Crime Statement ...................................................................................... Page 23
Anti-Collusion Statement ............................................................................................... Page 25
Human Trafficking Affidavit ............................................................................... Page 26
Conflict of Interest Affidavit ............................................................................... Page 27
All additional supplemental information requested in the RFP and/or Bid Form
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RFP NUMBER 2509-PL
7th STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BID DUE DATE: April 30, 2026 AT 2:30 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed quotes will be received by the City of Dade City (City)
until 2:30 PM, Local Time, April 30, 2026 to provide 7th Street Improvement Project.
SCOPE OF WORK
The 7th Street Improvement Project is a targeted initiative aimed at revitalizing the existing
asphalt roadway and enhancing the overall appearance and functionality of the downtown
corridor. The project includes the installation of stamped brick crosswalk accents to
complement the current crosswalks and create a more visually appealing streetscape.
In addition, new parallel and diagonal parking stalls will be added to improve parking
availability, ease congestion, and provide more convenient access for local merchants and
visitors. Thermoplastic striping will be applied to clearly designate all traffic lines and parking
spaces, ensuring durability, visibility, and safety.
This work will need to be done in sections and only at night to limit the impact on traffic and
businesses.
It is the City's goal that these improvements will contribute to a more accessible, attractive,
and enjoyable downtown experience for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Section 1 (Church Avenue to Meridian Avenue)
- Type II Slurry Seal from Church Avenue to Meridian Avenue.
- 2" Mill and pave crosswalk sections with SP 9.5 asphalt.
- Create Stamped Brick crosswalks in all crosswalk sections.
- Thermoplastic all traffic lines, parking stalls, and Gore areas with Polycarbonate (PC)
grade Thermoplastic.
- Create 21 Parallel Parking stalls to measure 22 0" x 9' 0" with curb length of 14' 0".
Offset 20' 5"
- Create 10 Diagonal Parking stalls to Measure 20' 0" x 9' 0".
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Section 2 (Meridian Avenue to Robinson Avenue)
- Type II Slurry Seal from Meridian to Robinson Avenue.
- 2" Mill and Pave all cross walk sections with SP 9.5 asphalt.
- Create Stamped Brick crosswalks in all crosswalk sections.
- Thermoplastic all traffic lines, parking stalls, and Gore areas with Poly Carbonate (PC)
grade Thermoplastic.
- Create 24 Parallel Parking Stalls to measure 22' 0" x 9' 0" with Curb length of 14' 0".
Offset 20' 5"
- Create 18 Diagonal Parking Stalls to measure 20' 0' x 9' 0".
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Section 3 (Robinson Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard)
- Type II Slurry Seal from Robinson Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
- 2" Mill and Pave all Crosswalk sections with SP 9.5 asphalt.
- Create Stamped Brick Crosswalks in all Crosswalk sections.
- Thermoplastic all Traffic lines, Parking Stalls, and Gore areas with Polycarbonate (PC)
grade Thermoplastic.
- Create 24 Parallel Parking Stalls to measure 22' 0" x 9' 0" with curb length of 14'
0". Offset 20' 5"
- Create 25 Diagonal Parking Stalls to measure 20' 0" x 9' 0".
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Section 4 (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard to Pond Avenue)
- Type II Slurry Seal from Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard to Pond Avenue.
- 2" Mill and Pave all Crosswalk sections with SP 9.5 asphalt.
- Create Stamped Brick Crosswalks in all Crosswalk sections.
- Thermoplastic all traffic lines, parking stalls, and Gore areas with Polycarbonate (PC)
grade Thermoplastic.
- Create 28 Parallel Parking Stalls to measure 22' 0" x 9' 0" with curb length of 14' 0".
Offset 20' 5"
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PART I GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. PURPOSE
The City of Dade City is seeking qualified firms and to establish a firm fixed price to ensure that
the City is always receiving the most economical service costs while maximizing the quality and
level of service. A contract/agreement resulting from this RFP shall be subject to the terms
and conditions set forth in a City Contract and any terms and conditions included in this RFP.
The City reserves the right to include in any contract document such terms and conditions, as
it deems necessary for the proper protection of the rights of the City. The City will not be
obligated to sign any contracts, agreements or other documents provided by the Contractor(s)
with their submittal.
1.2. OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the Request for Proposals (RFP) is the selection and ranking of the
most qualified and experienced proposer in providing services.
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1.3. ISSUING OFFICE
The contracting agency shall be the City of Dade City, located at 38020 Meridian Avenue, Dade
City, FL 33525.
1.4. REJECTION
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any informality,
existing in any proposal, or to accept the proposal which best serves the interest and intent of
this project from the most responsive and responsible proposer.
A. The City may reject bids if:
* The Proposer mistakes or conceals any material face in the bid, or if,
* The bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirements of the bid; or if,
* The bid is conditional, except that the Proposer may qualify his/her bid for
acceptance by the City on an "all or none" basis, or a "low term" basis. An "all or
none" basis must include all items upon which bids are invited.
B. The City may, however, reject all bids whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the
City to do so, and may reject any part of a bid.
C. The City reserves the right to waive any minor irregularity, technicality, or omission if
the City determines that doing so will serve the City's best interests. The city may reject
any response not submitted in the manner specified by the solicitation documents.
D. The City reserves the right to award a contract to the next most qualified proposer if
a successful proposer does not execute a contract within thirty (30) days after
approval of the selection by the City.
E. The City reserves the right to cancel a solicitation at any time prior to approval of
the award by the City.
F. Proposals will not be considered from vendors who are currently involved in official
reorganization or bankruptcy proceedings.
1.5. Local, State and Federal Compliance Requirements
Proposers shall comply with local, state, and federal directives, orders and laws as
applicable to this RFP and subsequent contract(s) including but not limited to:
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A. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), in compliance with Executive Order 11246, as
applicable to this RFP and subsequent contract(s).
B. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), as applicable to this RFP and subsequent
contract(s).
C. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), as applicable to this RFP and
subsequent contract(s).
D. Pursuant to Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, whenever a contract is
executed between a non-governmental entity and a governmental entity,
the nongovernmental entity must provide an affidavit signed by an officer
or a representative under penalty of perjury attesting that the non-
governmental entity does not use coercion of labor services as defined in
Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. A copy of the Affidavit is attached hereto
and should be executed and included in the RFP response as set forth in
Section 2.7 herein.
E. Other mandatory terms required by federal and state laws and regulations
may be included in the final contract even if not referenced herein.
F. Possession of the correct occupational license, professional license, and
any other authorizations necessary to carry out and perform the work
required by the discipline and/or project pursuant to all applicable Federal,
State, and Local Law, Statute, Ordinances, and rules and regulations of
any kind. Copies of the required licenses must be submitted with the
bid/proposal response indicating that the entity proposing, as well as the
team assigned, are properly licenses to perform the activities or work
included in this RFP and the contract documents.
1.6. Variance in Conditions
Any and all Special Conditions and Specifications hereto which vary from the General
Conditions shall have precedence.
1.7. INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA
No oral interpretation of this Request for Proposal shall be considered binding. The City shall
be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed
under the authority of the City.
All such requests for information shall be made in writing and the person submitting
the request will be responsible for prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the RFP, if
made, will be made only by addendum duly issued. The City will not be responsible for
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any other explanation or interpretation of the proposed RFP made or given prior to the
award of contract.
All questions regarding responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) must be in writing,
via e-mail to Tina Mauriello at tmauriello@dadecityfl.com no later than April 24, 2026.
1.8. MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be required for all bidders on April 14, 2026 at 10:00am.
We will meet in the chambers at City Hall located at 38020 Meridian Avenue, Dade City, FL.
33525
1.9. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
Offers by telephone shall not be accepted. Also, proposers are instructed NOT to fax their
proposal. Faxed proposals shall be rejected as non-responsive regardless of when the fax is
received.
Respondents are cautioned that they are responsible for delivery to the specific location cited
above. Therefore, if your proposal is delivered by an express mail carrier or by any other
means, it is your responsibility to ensure delivery to the above address. This office will not be
responsible for deliveries made to any place other than the specified address.
It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to ensure that his or her proposal reaches the Public
Works Department. The time and date for receipt of proposals will be scrupulously observed.
The City shall not be responsible for late deliveries or mail delays. All proposals will be opened
publicly, and the names of the proposer will be read aloud.
1.10. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL
Proposals may be withdrawn prior to the time set for bid opening. Such requests must be in
writing and mailed or hand delivered to the address rendered herein.
1.11. LATE PROPOSALS OR MODIFICATIONS
A. Proposals and modifications received after the time set for the bid opening will not be
considered.
B. Modifications in writing received prior to the time set for bid opening will be accepted
and considered.
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