PORT EVERGLADES WETLANDS CONSTRUCTION & PLANTING

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1 INTRODUCTION: PORT EVERGLADES WETLANDS CONSTRUCTION & PLANTING BERGERON LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. and BROWARD COUNTY would be pleased to have your company be a part of our CONSTRUCTION TEAM. We are inviting interested CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, and VENDORS to submit a Prequalification Package for the services described herein. In order to be considered, all SUBCONTRACTORS will be required to provide proof of bond ability from a known, reputable Surety Company with a minimum rating provided for on page 4 of 8 of this announcement. We have scheduled the following meetings in effort to familiarize all interested parties with the project elements all interested proposers are encouraged to attend. CBE PREQUALIFICATION MEETING: A CBE contractor prequalification meeting will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Port Everglades Administration Building Auditorium at 1850 Eller Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Please note a valid government-issued photo ID will be required for entrance into the Port - please allow adequate time for entrance. PREQUALIFICATION MEETING: A contractor prequalification meeting will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Port Everglades Administration Building Auditorium at 1850 Eller Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Please note a valid government-issued photo ID will be required for entrance into the Port - please allow adequate time for entrance. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Port Everglades Wetlands Construction & Planting Project includes the construction of approximately 16.5 acres of wetlands and the construction of wetland enhancement mitigation areas. The project also includes the construction of a drainage system, roadways, and utilities. The work includes traffic markings, signage, safeguards, as well as fencing and lighting. Bids will be received from QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, and VENDORS in order to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract to include, but not limited to, the following work items as described in the contract plans and specifications: Demolition Construction will include, but is not limited to: the removal and disposal of existing asphalt and concrete pavements, removal and disposal of existing storm drainage facilities, potable and non-potable water utilities, sanitary sewer services, and removal of electrical power services. Clearing and grubbing construction activity will include, but is not limited to: the removal of on-site vegetation, both selective clearing and non-selective clearing including the removal and disposal of nuisance plants. Excavation/Embankment will include, but is not limited to: excavation and grading compaction, placement of mangrove planting substrate within the wetland creation area, removal of unsuitable materials, removal and disposal of C&D debris, removal and disposal of contaminated materials. This activity will also include the excavation and grading of on-site drainage swales and a drainage storage pond. Protection of Existing Vegetation will include, but is not limited to: installation of silt protection and floating turbidity barrier as required for environmental compliance of the permitting agency having Page 1 of 8

2 jurisdiction over the site. Storm Water Drainage Installation will include, but is not limited to: the installation of a storm drainage collection and conveyance system that will have 18-inch through 72-inch RCP and storm drainage structures, to include backfill and compaction. Utilities Relocation will include the location, removal, and relocation of various existing water and sewer utilities. Electrical/Lighting will include, but is not limited to: the installation of new light poles, conduit, and electrical service riser. Concrete Curb and Flatwork will include, but is not limited to: the construction of curb pads, sidewalk stabilized subgrade, and the forming and pouring concrete curb and gutter and concrete sidewalk. Asphalt Milling/Paving will include, but is not limited to: the milling of existing pavements of various depths and placement of new asphalt road base and finish courses. Fencing includes the installation of various fences as shown on the plans. Subgrade will include, but is not limited to: the grading of various roadbeds to the footprint of the plans, and stabilizing the road subgrade to the grades of the plans. SPECIALTY CONTRACTING Survey will include, but is not limited to: establishing control points, verifying Subcontractors survey staking, and providing certified as-built survey documentation. QC/QA will include, but is not limited to: providing quality control inspection and testing and documentation of all construction to assure compliance with the contract specifications. Construction of Precast Concrete Manatee Crossing Culvert (8-foot by 8-foot) will include, but is not limited to the installation of pre-cast concrete box culvert including associated wing wall and foundations. Dewatering will include providing dewatering of the site during construction of various underground utilities. Riprap Installation Seawall Installation Floating Dock Retaining Wall Installation Sheet Piling Installation Page 2 of 8

3 PROJECT LOCATION: The Project Site is located at 3500 SE 18 th Avenue in Port Everglades, Florida. PROJECT START DATE: The Project is tentatively scheduled to start January 27, 2014 and is scheduled to end mid-october of DUE DATE: On or before 09/05/13 at 5:00pm. Please use this Word document for responding electronically (preferred) to attention of Dennis Brown Senior Project Manager in care of c/o Questionnaires can be submitted to Bergeron in the form of a hard copy enclosed in a sealed envelope prior to the due date and time. Hard copies shall be delivered to Bergeron's main office at SW 69th Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL ATTN: Dennis Brown Senior Project Manager. General questions should be directed Mr. Brett Gallrein person designated as initial contact person. Any questions regarding contract bid issues or technical issues must be submitted in writing brett.gallrein@bergeroninc.com, Phone: You may also contact Mrs. Rebecca Bolen at rebecca.bolen@bergeroninc.com, Phone: The package will also be available on Bergeron s website: alification CBE INFORMATION: The Broward County Business Opportunity Act of 2004 and the County Business Enterprise (CBE) Act of 2009 establish Broward County s policies for participation by small business enterprises, county business enterprises, and federal disadvantaged business enterprises in all County contracts and in other selected activities. County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation is a part of the selection criteria for this project, as applicable. The total CBE goal is 22%. Submit a Declaration Statement as to whether or not you are capable of providing CBE participation for this project. If you are a CBE, please attach a copy of your CBE certification to your Qualification and Bid submission. PREQUALIFICATION CRITERIA: Contractor and Specialty Contractors wishing to Prequalify shall demonstrate ability and experience necessary for the Project, interested companies shall submit, the following to be consider for short listing: 1. Company Name. 2. Owner's Name. 3. Company contact information. 4. Applicable licenses and/or certifications. 5. Years in Business. 6. Years of Experience related to Heavy Civil Construction and Environmental Wetland Construction. 7. References from Three (3) similar projects completed within the last five (5) years. Three (3) references from current projects. Please be advised that all Prequalification Questionnaire responses will be evaluated by the BERGERON TEAM to determine responsiveness and responsibility. Your firm may be required to provide additional information or your firm may be required to meet with BERGERON representatives. Subcontractors and Vendors need to acknowledge any partial or total ownership by BERGERON, a BERGERON company, or a BERGERON affiliate. Page 3 of 8

4 Selection Committee (SC) within BERGERON will evaluate all submissions and create a short list of the most qualified firms. The SC will determine the number of firms per trade to be short-listed. The short list for each trade will include a minimum of three (3) firms and/or minimum of three (3) firms wishing to submit as prime contractor performing all trades. If your firm is on the short list, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be sent to you. The ITB will contain additional Selection Criteria, including, but not necessarily limited to: proposed project personnel, resource availability, scope exclusions, CBE Participation level, references on key personnel, any qualifications to the Subcontract terms and conditions, changes in your financial profile, and past and current OSHA performance. The ITB will also contain information on the pre-bid conference, plans and specifications, and bid due date. BONDING REQUIREMENT: Each bond must be executed by a surety company of recognized standing, authorized to do business in the State of Florida as surety, having a resident agent in the State of Florida and having been in business with a record of successful continuous operation for at least five years. The surety company shall hold a current certificate of authority as acceptable surety on federal bonds in accordance with United States Department of Treasury Circular 570, Current Revisions. If the amount of the Bond exceeds the underwriting limitation set forth in the circular, in order to qualify, the net retention of the surety company shall not exceed the underwriting limitation in the circular, and the excess risks must be protected by coinsurance, reinsurance, or other methods in accordance with Treasury Circular 297, revised September 1, 1978 (31 DFR Section , Section ). Further, the surety company shall provide BERGERON with evidence satisfactory to BERGERON, that such excess risk has been protected in an acceptable manner. BERGERON will accept a surety bond from a company with a rating of B+ or better for bonds up to $_ million, provided, however, that if any surety company appears on the watch list that is published quarterly by Intercom of the Office of the Florida Insurance Commissioner, BERGERON shall review and either accept or reject the surety company based on the financial information available to BERGERON. A surety company that is rejected by BERGERON may be substituted by the bidder or proposer with a surety company acceptable to the BERGERON, only if the bid amount does not increase. The ratings of Surety shall correspond to the amount of bonds as follows: Amount of Bond Policy Holder s Ratings Category 500,001 to 1,000,000 B+ Class I 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 B+ Class II 2,000,001 to 5,000,000 A Class III 5,000,001 to 10,000,000 A Class IV Page 4 of 8

5 Port Everglades Wetlands Construction & Creation Prequalification Instructions 1. Prequalification Evaluation Criteria For your firm to be considered for the Port Everglades Wetlands Construction & Planting project, please fill out items 1 through 22 below and provide the requested similar project information. The Prequalification Questionnaire must be completed in its entirety and submitted to Bergeron as indicated below. Qualification Questionnaire Items 1 through 22: Evaluation Criteria Provide answers below. When an entire response cannot be entered, instead enter a summary response with an attachment number reference for where a complete response can be found 1. Company Name 2. Company Address 3. Company Phone Number 4. Company Owner s Name 5. Company Contact Information 6. Letter from your firm's Bonding Company stating that your firm is capable of providing a bond. Their letter must also indicate your firm's single project limit and annual aggregate limit 7. Identify any terms and conditions to Bergeron's Standard Subcontract Agreement (Attachment 1) with which your firm cannot agree. If no exceptions are taken to this Agreement, your firm must indicate as such in the box to the right. A copy of Bergeron's Standard Subcontract Agreement can be found in Attachment Current Certificate of Insurance meeting the requirements stipulated in Bergeron's Standard Subcontract Agreement (Attachment 2). Please scan the letter and make it a separate attachment to your response Please scan your certificate and make it a separate attachment to be submitted with your response Page 5 of 8

6 9. Bergeron's SUBCONTRACTOR INFORMATION FORM (Attachment 3) This form is found in Attachment 5 and you are required to fill it out and return it along with this file 10. Applicable Licenses and Certifications Please scan any and all relevant licenses/certifications and make them a separate attachment to be submitted with your response 11. What experience, if any, does your company have working in environments with security restrictions? 12. What experience, if any, does your company have working on projects adjacent to wetlands while maintaining compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)? 13. What experience, if any, does your company have working in Port Everglades? Respond to the following questions: 14. Has your company ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, when, where, and why? 15. Has your company ever been terminated from a contract? If so, when, where, and why? 16. List all business related claims (including dollar value) and litigation history for the past five (5) years, a description of the subject matter of the dispute and the final outcome of the claim. 17. What is your company's current backlog of work? 18. What experience, if any, does your company have with the construction of wetlands enhancements projects? 19. What experience, if any, does your company have with the construction of heavy civil underground construction whereby the water table varies with tidal conditions and the underground construction must be installed in the dry? 20. What experience, if any, does your company have with the excavation and removal of C&D debris in compliance with local and state regulations? 21. What experience, if any, does your company have with Construction Management at Risk (Guaranteed Page 6 of 8

7 Maximum Price) contracts and or Design Build Contracts? 22. What experience if any does you company have in regards to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, do you have staff certified under NPDES requirements, has your company been fined for failure to comply to NPDES permit requirements? Please answer all three parts of this question. Similar project experience: Please provide a list of three (3) projects completed in the last five (5) years of similar scope and complexity to this project below Project 1 Project Name Project Location Owner s Name, Address, and Business Phone Number Scope of Work and Contract Amount Project Consultant or Project Designer Project 2 Project Name Project Location Owner s Name, Address, and Business Phone Number address Scope of Work and Contract Amount Page 7 of 8

8 Project Consultant or Project Designer Project 3 Project Name Project Location Owner s Name, Address, and Business Phone Number Scope of Work and Contract Amount Project Consultant or Project Designer County Business Enterprise Information 23. County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation is a part of the selection criteria for this project. The total CBE goal is 22%. Submit a Declaration Statement as to whether or not you are capable of providing CBE participation for this project. If you are a CBE, please attach a copy of your CBE certification to your Prequalification submission. End of Responses - for this Form The above Prequalification Questionnaire (items 1 through 22) is Due: On or before 09/05/13 at 5:00pm. Please use this Word document for responding electronically (preferred) to attention of Dennis Brown Senior Project Manager in care of c/o brett.gallrein@bergeroninc.com. Questionnaires can be submitted to Bergeron in the form of a hard copy enclosed in a sealed envelope prior to the due date and time. Hard copies shall be delivered to Bergeron's main office at SW 69th Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL ATTN: Dennis Brown Senior Project Manager. General questions should be directed Mr. Brett Gallrein person designated as initial contact person. Any questions regarding contract bid issues or technical issues must be submitted in writing brett.gallrein@bergeroninc.com, Phone: You may also contact Mrs. Rebecca Bolen at rebecca.bolen@bergeroninc.com, Phone: The package will also be available on Bergeron s website: Page 8 of 8