INTRODUCTION
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners (County) seeks bids from qualified contractors for the resurfacing of approximately 0.56 miles of Sherman Ave from 11th St to 15th St. to include widening at both the northbound and southbound approaches to the 15th St intersection to allow for the addition of left turn lanes as well as minor signalization work to provide indications for the resultant left-turn movements. Contractor is to provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials to complete the project. Contractor is also responsible for obtaining a right-of-entry permit and coordinating any work within the Bayline Railroad right-of-way.
The project will consist of earthwork, stabilization, milling, asphalt pavement, signing and marking, signal modifications and minor drainage improvements including but not limited to the grading of ditches/swales.
The State of Florida, Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) entered into a County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) agreement with the “County. The project is being funded by FDOT FPN 451752-1-54-01. Funding for the project has been made possible through this grant and is contingent on strict conformance to the guidelines set forth by FDOT.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Prime Contractor or Subcontractor shall be qualified in, under Rule Chapter 14-22, Florida Administrative Code, the following major classes of work 1) Flexible Paving 2) Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses 3) Drainage, 4) Grading, 5) Grassing, Seeding and Sodding, 6) Pavement Markings, 7) Roadway Signing, and 8) Traffic Signal.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 am (CST) on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in the Public Works Conference Room, 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2400, Panama City, FL 32401.
Note: Respondents shall attend the pre-bid meeting. Any respondent who fails to attend will be deemed non-responsive and automatically disqualified from further consideration. The purpose of this meeting is to familiarize respondents with the project and answer questions. All respondents must be present and signed in prior to the start of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The convener of the meeting will collect the sign in sheet(s) and the meeting will “Officially” start. Anyone not signed in at the “Official” start of the meeting will be considered late and will not be allowed to propose on the project. Please allow 10 to 15 minutes to sign in prior to the start of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting.
In the event that any discussions or questions at the pre-bid meeting or afterward require additional clarification the COUNTY will issue a written summary of questions and answers as an addendum to this Invitation to Bid.
BID DEADLINE/DELIVERY
ELECTRONIC OR SEALED PAPER BIDS for ITB NO: 25-18 Sherman Ave. from 11th St to 15th St will be received by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA up until 3:00 pm (CST) Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the deadline. ANY BID RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Bids for this solicitation may be submitted either electronically via OPENGOV PROCUREMENT or by paper, sealed and delivered to the Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department, at 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401.
Bidders electing to submit paper bids should submit one (1) original bid package. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the bidder, and the date for opening. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the bid is received on time.
Each bid shall be valid to Bay County for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening. The County will check the bids and notify the selected bidder at the earliest opportunity.
Special Accommodation: Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Bid Conference or Bid opening because of a disability should call the Purchasing Department at (850) 248-8270 at least five (5) workdays prior to the Pre Bid Conference or Bid opening. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TOO), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
BID DOCUMENTS
Electronic versions of the solicitation documents are available via OpenGov Procurement https://procurement.opengov.com/signup
Bid documents, plans, blueprints, or other materials may also be obtained by contacting the Bay County Purchasing Department, , 840 West 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, FL 32401, (850) 248-8270.
For those projects with separate plans, blueprints, or other materials that cannot be accessed through the internet, the Purchasing Department will make a good faith effort to ensure that all registered bidders (those who have been registered as receiving a bid package) receive the documents.