CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) No. PW2026-06
“SW 58TH STREET CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”
City of South Miami Commission
Mayor Javier Fernández
Vice Mayor Brian Corey
Commissioner Lisa Bonich
Commissioner Steve Calle
Commissioner Danny Rodriguez
City of South Miami City Hall
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143
ISSUE DATE: April 1, 2026
BID DUE DATE: May 15, 2026
BID DUE TIME: 10:00 AM
BID OPENING DATE: May 15, 2026
BID OPENING TIME: 10:30 A.M.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) No. PW2026-06
SW 58TH STREET CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of South Miami (“City”) is soliciting bids for the SW 58TH
STREET CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Interested companies, firms, and individuals
Bidders”) may obtain a copy of Invitation to Bid No. PW2026-06 (the “ITB”) to be issued on April
1, 2026, at the City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, on the City’s website at
www.southmiamifl.gov, or via DemandStar at https://network.demandstar.com/. The ITB contains detailed
information about the scope of work, submission requirements, and selection procedures. All notices and
any addenda issued by the City with respect to the ITB will be made available on the City’s website. It is
the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure receipt of any issued notice or addenda relating to this ITB once
posted to the website. The bid submission shall be submitted electronically via DemandStar and marked
“Bid to City of South Miami, ITB No. PW2026-06 for the “SW 58TH STREET CULVERT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.” Bids must be received by the City by no later than May 15, 2026 at
10:00 a.m. EST.
E-BID OPENING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING:
The City will only receive submittals electronically through the DemandStar Electronic Bid
System (E-Bidding). To register as a business, go to https://network.demandstar.com/
Bids will be publicly opened through video conferencing using the Zoom platform. At 10:30 AM, local
time. Members of the public are invited to view the bid opening meeting through Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/3056636339 or by listening to the bid opening meeting on a dedicated phone line by
dialing +1-786-635-1003 Meeting ID: 3056636339.
Any bid submission received after this time and date will be rejected and returned unopened. Bidders are
responsible for ensuring that their bid is received in the City by the deadline.
A pre-bid conference will NOT be held for this project.
The City hereby provides notice to all Bidders of the imposition of a Cone of Silence for this solicitation,
as set forth in Section 8A-7 of the City Code. “Cone of Silence," as used herein, means a prohibition on
communication regarding a competitive solicitation such as a request for proposal, request for
qualification, request for information or request/invitation for bid between a potential vendor, service
provider, proposer or bidder, or agent, representative, lobbyist or consultant for the potential bidder;
and (i) members of the City commission; (ii) the City's professional staff; or (iii) any member of the
City's selection, evaluation or negotiation committee. Please contact the City Clerk and/or City
Attorney with any questions on the Cone of Silence.
Date Issued: April 1, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Page
Section 1: Information for Bidders
4
Section 2: Terms and Conditions
12
Section 3. Scope of Work
18
Section 4: Bid Submission Requirements and Evaluation &
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Forms and Attachments
Section 4: Bid Form – Form 7
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SECTION 1.
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
1.1. INTRODUCTION/GENERAL BACKGROUND.
The City of South Miami, Florida (the “City”) is soliciting bids for the SW 58TH STREET CULVERT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (the “Project”). The City hereby requests bids for the selection of one
firm (“Contractor” or “Bidder”) to provide the work for the Project as set forth in greater detail in
Section 3 of this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”).
The Contractor awarded a contract pursuant to this ITB shall provide the services, design, labor, materials,
equipment, and all incidentals necessary, as further defined in Section 3 of this ITB (the “Work” or the
“Services”) for the Project.
The City intends to award a contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible Bidder whose bid meets
the requirements and criteria set forth in this ITB for the Work described in this ITB.
1.2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.
The following schedule is anticipated for this ITB process, but is subject to change by the City, in its sole
discretion, at any time during the ITB procurement process.
Event
Date*
Time*
(EST)
1 Advertisement/ Distribution of ITB
April 1, 2026
10:00 AM
2 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting:
3
Deadline to Submit Questions / Requests for
Clarification
4 City Issues Addenda and Responds to Questions
5
Deadline to Submit Sealed Bids – Submission
Deadline
E-BID OPENING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING
VIA THE ZOOM PLATFORM at
6
Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/3056636339 or by listening to the
bid opening meeting on a dedicated phone line by dialing
+1-786-635-1003 Meeting ID: 3056636339.
7
City Manager issues recommendation to City
Commission
8
Award Bid(s) and Agreement(s) at City Commission
Meeting
NONE
SCHEDULED
April 23, 2026
May 7, 2026
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
June 1, 2026
June 1, 2026
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
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1.3. BID DUE DATE.
Sealed Bids must submitted electronically through the DemandStar Electronic Bid System
at https://network.demandstar.com/. All sealed bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. E.S.T.
on May 15, 2026 (the “Submission Deadline”). Sealed bids will be publicly opened through
video conferencing using the Zoom platform. Members of the public are invited to view the
bid opening meeting through Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3056636339 or by listening to the bid
opening meeting on a dedicated phone line by dialing +1-786-635-1003 Meeting ID: 3056636339.
1.4. PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE(S) VISIT.
A pre-bid conference will NOT be scheduled for this project.
Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder should visit the site and become familiar with the conditions that
may, in any manner, affect the Work to be performed by the awarded contractor or the equipment,
materials and labor required. The Bidder is also required to examine carefully the Scope of Work set
forth in Section 3 of this ITB and be thoroughly informed regarding any requirements or conditions that
may in any manner affect the Work to be performed under the Agreement. No allowances will be made
because of lack of knowledge of any conditions or requirements.
1.5. ADDENDA, CHANGES, OR REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION DURING BID
PROCESS.
The City will not respond to oral inquiries or questions concerning this ITB. All written inquiries, requests
for interpretation or clarification shall be sent to:
Steven P. Kulick
City of South Miami Chief Procurement Officer
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami, FL 33143
E-Mail: Steven.Kulick@SoMiFl.gov
Any written inquiry or request for interpretation or clarification must be sent by e-mail or written
correspondence and received by the City no later than April 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
All such interpretations or clarifications will be made in writing in the form of an Addendum to this ITB
issued by the City to all known and/or registered prospective Bidders. Each prospective Bidder shall
acknowledge receipt of such Addenda by including it in the Bid Form. All Addenda shall be a part of this
ITB and a part of the Agreement and each Bidder will be bound by such Addenda, whether or not
received. It is the responsibility of each prospective Bidder to verify that it has received all
Addenda issued before Bid are submitted and opened.
1.6. SUBMISSION OF BID.
Sealed Bids must submitted electronically through the DemandStar Electronic Bid System at
https://network.demandstar.com/ by the Submission Deadline and must be marked as “Bid to City of
South Miami, ITB No. PW2026-06 and addressed to:
Steven P. Kulick
City of South Miami Chief Procurement Officer
6130 Sunset Dri
City of South Miami, FL 33143
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.