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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-01-0319J-01-262 4/10/01 01- 319 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE BID OF APAC GROUP, INC. FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "LITTLE HAVANA STREET REBUILDING AND STORM SEWER REBUILDING PROJECTS/IMPACT FEE, B-4625 AND B-5652" IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,619; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 341198 AND 352293, AS APPROPRIATED BY THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,619 FOR THE CONTRACT COSTS, AND $36,869 FOR EXPENSES, FOR TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF $149,488; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS pursuant to public notice, Invitation for Bids No. 00-01-99 for the project entitled "Little Havana Street Rebuilding and Storm Sewer Rebuilding Projects/Impact Fee, B-4625 and B-5652", was mailed to fifty-three potential bidders; and WHEREAS, seven bids were received February 27, 2001; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of the Department of Public Works recommend that the bid from APAC Group, Inc. be accepted as the lowest responsible and responsive bid; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the amount of $149,488 for the proposed amount of the contract, project expenses and CITY COMMIS vMTTMG OF APR 2 6 2001 incidentals under Capital Improvement Project Nos. 341198 and 352293, as appropriated by the Annual Appropriations and Capital Improvement Projects Ordinances, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The February 27, 2001 bid of APAC Group, Inc., in the proposed amount of $112,619, for the project entitled "Little Havana Street Rebuilding and Storm Sewer Rebuilding Projects/Impact Fee, B-4625 and B-5652" for the total bid of the proposal, based on lump sum and unit prices, is accepted at the price stated therein. Section 3. The total estimated project costs of $149,488 are allocated from Capital Improvement Project Nos. 341198 and 352293, as appropriated by the Annual Appropriations and Capital Improvement Projects Ordinances, as amended. Total project costs consist of $112,619 for contract costs and $36,869 for estimated expenses incurred by the City. Section 4. The City Manager is authorized!/to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with APAC Group, Inc., for the project. ii The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. Page 2 of 3 01— 319 Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.�' PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of April , 2001. ATTEST: JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In a coo deuce with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor raid not indicate appr--' of ttais tion by signing it in the designated place provided, said, becomes effective with the elapse of ten 101 s from the date of Ct�mr" I regaaft same, without the Mayor cis veto. Citi+ Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLEREw% KJANITO VILARELLO TY ATTORNEY W5182:LB:BSS AND CORRECTNESS:& z/ If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 01. 319 TO CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Carlos A. dimenez City Manager RECOMMENDATION: CA -4 DATE FILE: APR 17 2001 B-4625 SUBJECT: & B-5652 Resolution Awarding Contract for Little Havana Street Rebuilding / Storm REFERENCES: Sewer Impact Fee Project ENCLOSURES: Resolution It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution accepting the bid of APAC Group, Inc. a company located within Miami- Dade County and located at 20030 E. Oakmont Drive, Miami, Florida 33015, whose principal is Faustin Denis, Jr., President, for "Little Havana Street Rebuilding / Storm Sewer Impact Fee Project, B- 4625 & B- 5652", received February 27, 2001 in the amount of $ 112,619.00 Total Bid; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract on behalf of the City. Work history: Model City Street & Sidewalk Improvement, February 2001 BACKGROUND: Amount of Total Bid: $ 112,619.00 Const. Cost Estimate: $ 133,800.00 % of Cost Estimate: 84.1% Construction Time: 100 Working Days Source of Funds: Project Nos. 341198 & 352293, Appropriations Ordinance No. 11839 as amended. Minority Representation: 53 invitations mailed to Hispanic, Female and Black - Owned Firms 11 Contractors picked up specs ( 5 Hispanic, 2 Black, 3 Female) 7 Contractors submitted bid ( 4 Hispanic, 1 Black, 1 Female) Public Hearings/Notices: No Discussion: The Department of Public Works has evaluated the bids received on February 27, 2001, and determined that the lowest responsible and responsive bid, in the amount of $112,619.00 is from APAC Group, Inc., a Black - minority controlled corporation. Funds are available to cover the contract cost, and for such incidental items as postage, blueprinting, advertising, reproduction costs, testing, etc. HCAG/ KR/ HJ/ee wil, l 01- 319 Impact Analysis M I. Department 1 y 3 L C, G(/�vi,eion �tJ 2. Agenda Item # (tf auailabk) 3. Title and brief description of legislation or attach ordinance/resolution: 7'a iIC 4. Is this item related to revenue? NO: � of yes,.-akip,to item V.) 5. Are there sufficient funds in Line Item? YES: _ Index Code Minor Obj. Code Amount $ NO: — Complete the following questions: 6. Source of funds: Amount budgeted in the Line Item $ Amount needed in the Line Item $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER. - ACCOUNT NAME TOTAL Indez/Miaor Ob eatlPro ect No. From 319zot 2 � 35,2 3 aduerf,s,rt 9oJ,,oc� ' "tO 31 q301 w) Z 3S;Zz 3 on n io ss $ 625,90 A -T5 Fre-3�g9,pt /qqo (3093 7. Any aadition8l m ea �uG-�t4hlie CJcm�s . '7(,•100- - "0 Ias, cmnsh-• crosF- 3�e FOR DEPAB OF 11FA k" 1A 5;, RFA r AND B Verified br: Veri&d Department of Maasgsmaat and Budset ' Bndset Date 3 Date Of.— 319 FACT SHEET DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHEET T OF 2 DATE: 2 / 28 / 2001 JOB NUMBER: B-5652 PROJECT NAME: Little Havana Street Rebuilding / Storm Sewer Impact Fee Project CIP NUMBER: 352293 LOCATION: S.W. 10 Terrace between S.W. 27 to 28 Avenue PROJECT MANAGER / EXT. No.: tt L. Helmers / E. Estevez OTHER TYPE: FEDERAL (C.D.B.G.): Q ASSOCIATED DEPARTMENT: Public Works S.N.P.B. Q ASSESSABLE: Q EMERGENCY: Q COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 BID REQUEST: FORMAL- INFORMAL= RESOLUTION No.: DESCRIPTION: This prciect consists of the complete construction of a storm drainage system along SW 10 Terrace with the installation of new catch basins, french drain and core drilling an existing structure. This project wilt be built in conjunction with the street rebuilding of S.W. 10 Terrace under C.I.P. No. 341198. (IF NECESSARY, CONTINUE ON THE BACK) SCOPE OF SERVICES: PUBLIC WORKS OUTSIDE COST COST (% OF CONST. COST) ADVERTISING $ -- (E) $ (a) OUTSIDE DESIGN $ - $ 7,000.00 (MSA) SURVEY / PLAT $ -- $ 1,000.00 (MSA) P.W. DESIGN & BID DOCUMMENTS $ -- (E7 $ -- % CONSTRUCTION $ -- $ 48,475.00 (BID) CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION $ 1,422.00 (BID) $ 3 % OTHER: testing $ -- $ (a) - actual cost (MSA) - Millian, Swain & Associates, Inc. 7 % (E) - ESTIMATE TOTAL $ 57,897.00 (TOTAL ENG. FEE) ESTIMATED CONST. COST $ 44,500 CONTRACTOR'S INFORMATION: CLASS: QJ QP QS NON - MINORITY Q TYPE OF WORK: General Engineering MINORITY QB Q QF YEARS OF ESTABLISHMENT: 2 LICENSE E-89102 NAME: APAC GROUP, INC. TELEPHONE: (30S)829-5421 ADDRESS: 20030 E. Oakmont Drive CITY, STATE, ZIP: Miami, Florida 33015 CLQ: J - JOINT P - PRIME S - SUB CONTACT PERSON:Faustin Denis Jr. MINORITY: B - BLACK H - HISPANIC F - FEMALE SUB -CONTRACTORS: NAMES: SELF COPIES: ASSISTANT DIRECTORS. COST ANALYSIS, FILE, ASSOCIATED DEPT, CIP MANAGER Hr -v. WOW 01- 319 FACT SWEET DEPARTMEW OF PUBLIC WORKS SHEET 2 OF 2 DATE: 2 / 28 /2001 JOB NUMBER: B-4625 PROJECT NAME: Little Havana Street Rebuilding / Storm Sewer Impact Fee Project CIP NUMBER: 341198 LOCATION: S.W. 10 Terrace between S.W. 27 to 28 Avenue PROJECT MANAGER/ EXT. No.: L. Helmers / E. Estevez OTHER TYPE: FEDERAL (C.D.B.G.): ASSOCIATED DEPARTMENT: Public Works S.N.P.B. Q ASSESSABLE: EMERGENCY: [� COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 BID REQUEST: FORMAL— INFORMAL RESOLUTION No.: DESCRIPTION: This project consists of the complete reconstruction of SW 10 Terrace with the removal of the existing pavement, sidewalk, subgrade and limerock base and the reconstruction of the roadway according to the proposed grading fan and typical roadway sections. It will also include new driveways, sidewalks, depressed curb and curb and gutter. This project will be built in conjunction with the storm sewer cover under C.I.P. No. 352293. (IF NECESSARY. CONTINUE ON THE BACK) SCOPE OF SERVICES: PUBLIC WORKS OUTSIDE COST COST (% OF CONST. COST) ADVERTISING $ -- (E) $ 611.00 (a) OUTSIDE DESIGN $ -- $ 14,000.00 (MSA) SURVEY / PLAT $ - $ 2,000.00 (MSA) P.W. DESIGN & BID DOCUMMENTS $ 1,780.00 (E7 $ 2 % CONSTRUCTION $ - $ 64,144.00 (BID) CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION $ 7,056.00 (BID) $ 11 % OTHER: testing $ -- $ 2,000.00 (E) (a) - actual cost 13 % (MSA) -Mullan, Swain d. Associates, Inc. (E) - ESTIMATE TOTAL $ 91,581.00 (TOTAL ENG. FEE) ESTIMATED CONST. COST $ 89,000.00 CONTRACTOR'S INFORMATION: CLASS: =J © F—S-1 NON - MINORITY C� TYPE OF WORK: General Engineering MINORITY Q8 Q 0 YEARS OF ESTABLISHMENT: 2 LICENSE E-99102 NAME: APAC GROUP, INC. TELEPHONE: (305) 829- 5421 ADDRESS: 20030 E. Oakmont Drive CITY, STATE, ZIP: Miami, Florida 33015 CLAS: J -JOINT P - PRIME S - SUB CONTACT PERSON:Faustin Denis Jr. MINORITY_ B - BLACK H - HISPANIC F = FEMALE SUB -CONTRACTORS: NAMES: SELF COPIES: ASSISTAIYTOIREGTORS. GOSTA111ALTSIS, PILL- A3iiV41A1r"Wr--1, aar ,YUVr/N.fCn ���• y.... 01- 319 LI11 LIME TABULATION OF BIDS FOR E HAVW S1 RE I RENUIN/ STM SEM IWACT FM Received by the City Clerk, City of Miami, Florida at 10.00 A.M. on February 27, 2001 MECT B-4625 B-5652 Bidder APAC GROUP, INC. M. VILA & ASSOCIATES RKSTEAD CONCRETE & DRAINAGE F & L CONSTRUCTION MEF CONSTRUCTION MIRI CONSTRUCTION BLACK BOX Address 20030 E. OAKMONT DR. 12097 NW 98 AVE 209 SW 4 AVE 8095 W 21 LANE 782 NW 42 AVE SUT 640 7340 SW 121 ST 123% SW 132 CT SUT 114 H — Corrected Bid I No First Source Wring Compliance Statement MIAMI, FL 33015 HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 HIALEAHI, FL 33016 MIAMI, FL 33126 MIAMI, FL 33156 MIAMI, FL 33166 Located In the City of Miami NO NO NO NO YES NO Lkawd ► kared es rK City code & Metro Ord YES YES YES I YES YES YES Bid Bond Amount B.B. 57 B.B. 5% B.B. VOUCHER B.B. 5% B.B. 5% B.B. 5% 1 irregiAorrues II I I I I I Minority Owned 1 YF -Q R 1 VC'Q LJ I VCC LI I VCC V vr-c u TOTAL BIDITHE TOTAL SUM OF BID 'A' AND BID 'B' BASED ON A ONE HUNDRED (100) WORKING DAYS COMPLETION TIME, THE SUM OF $112,619.00 $121,015.25 $136,518.90 $140,946.50 $148,663.50 $179,179.00 NO BID B.— No Affidavit as to Capital 4 Surplus of Bonding Company C — Corrected Extensions D —Proposal Unsigned or Improperly Signed or No Corporate Seal —Incomplete Extensions (Missing Primary Off Ice Location Form) F — Non-responsive bid (Missing copy of Certificate of Competency) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS DETERMINED THAT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER IS APAC" GROUP, INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,619.00 G — Improper Bid Bond FOR THE TOTAL BID. H — Corrected Bid I No First Source Wring Compliance Statement BID 00-01-099 hll,o� BID 'A'i THE TOTAL OF ITEMS oB—N . I THROUGH 13, THE SUM OF $64,144.00 $67,043.25 $78,357.90 $57,896.50 $85,347.50 $116,129.00 Prep, By- Estevez Check By, Acosta, T. B-5652 BID 'B'1 THE TOTAL OF ITEMS 14 THROUGH 28, THE SUM OF 1 $48,475.00 1 $53,972.00 1 $58,161.00 $83,050.00 $63,316.00 $63,050.00 Will IRREGULARITIES LEGEND A — No Power -of -Attorney B.— No Affidavit as to Capital 4 Surplus of Bonding Company C — Corrected Extensions D —Proposal Unsigned or Improperly Signed or No Corporate Seal —Incomplete Extensions (Missing Primary Off Ice Location Form) F — Non-responsive bid (Missing copy of Certificate of Competency) THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS DETERMINED THAT THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER IS APAC" GROUP, INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,619.00 G — Improper Bid Bond FOR THE TOTAL BID. H — Corrected Bid I No First Source Wring Compliance Statement BID 00-01-099 hll,o� .1 — No Minority Compliance Statement oB—N . K— No Duplicate Bid Proposal PAGEi 1 OF 1 B-4625 Prep, By- Estevez Check By, Acosta, T. B-5652 File:\\DATASERVER2_5\BLDIST\PUB_WORK\0213767.REQ PGM ID: FN/SC/PO/RPT10 C I T Y O F M I A M I RUN DATE: 02/24/2001 DETAILED REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BY PROJECT 05 FISCAL MONTH 13- �� AS OF 02/23/2001 RPT RFC:REPORT 10 PAGE 10- 1603 FUND 352 STORM SEWERS PROJECT 352293 LITTLE HAVANA STORM SEWER REBUILDING/IMPACT FEE ENTITLEMENT PERIOD 05/24/93 TO 12/31/55 PORTION EXPIRED 12.3 % STATUS ACTIVE INDEX MIN % OF REVISED * * * REVENUES / EXPENDITURES * * * OUTSTANDING REMAINING CODE OBJ DESCRIPTION BUDGET TOTAL BUDGET CURR MONTH CURR Y -T -D TOTAL T -D ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE R E V E N U E S * * * * 026132 REV. CAP. PROD.- FD. 32 - PROJ 865 STORMWATER UTILITY TRUST FUND 78.9 38,800 3,500 30,620 8,179 964 IMPACT FEES 78.0 118,500 21,665 92,482 26,017 967 INTEREST ON IMPACT FEES 15,700 15,700 INDEX CODE 026132 71.1 173,000 25,165 123,102 49,897 TOTAL REVENUES 71.1 173,000 25,165 123,102 49,897 E X P E N D I T U R E S**** 319201 DESIGN/ARCH ORIJ. NO. REQUIRED 240 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ENGINE 100.0 10,629 3,150 10,629 287 ADVERTISING 67.6 2,167 1,465 701 792 ENGINEERING - PUBLIC WORKS 85.1 8,400 7,155 1,245 INDEX CODE 319201 90.8 21,196 3,150 19,249 1,946 319301 CONSTRUCTION PROJ. NO. REQUIRE 792 ENGINEERING - PUBLIC WORKS 100.0 3,866 3,866 860 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 67.6 147,838 21,665 99,987 47,850 INDEX CODE 319301 68.4 151,704 21,665 103,853 47,850 319901 OTHER PROD. NO. REQUIRED 990 OTHER NON-OPERATING 100 100 0 INDEX CODE 319901 100 100 1 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 71.1 173,000 24,815 123,102 49,897 RECAP: REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES 350 94 CG Page: 1 File: \\DATASERVER2 5\BLDIST\PUB WORK\0213767.REQ PGM ID: FN/SC/PO/RPT10 C I T Y O F M I A M I PAGE 10- 1533 RUN DATE: 02/24/2001 DETAILED REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BY PROJECT RPT RFC:REPORT 10 05 FISCAL MONTH Pj-L�(�5 AS OF 02/23/2001 FUND 341 STREETS & SIDEWALKS PROJECT 341198 LITTLE HAVANA STREET REBUILDING/IMPACT FEE ENTITLEMENT PERIOD 05/24/93 TO 12/31/55 PORTION EXPIRED 12.3 % STATUS ACTIVE INDEX MIN % OF REVISED * * * REVENUES / EXPENDITURES * * * OUTSTANDING REMAINING CODE OBJ DESCRIPTION BUDGET TOTAL BUDGET CURR MONTH CURR Y -T -D TOTAL T -D ENCUMBRANCE BALANCE R E V E N U E S * * * * 026132 REV. CAP. PROJ.- FD. 32 - PROJ 473 LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX 100.0 78,000 78,000 964 IMPACT FEES 59.4 238,200 7,000 141,598 96,601 967 INTEREST ON IMPACT FEES 31,600 31,600 INDEX CODE 026132 63.1 347,800 7,000 219,598 128,201 TOTAL REVENUES 63.1 347,800 7,000 219,598 128,201 E X P E N D I T U R E S**** 319201 DESIGN/ARCH ORIJ. NO. REQUIRED 270 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - OTHER 100.0 16,000 6,300 16,000 287 ADVERTISING 93.2 1,340 611 611 1,249 90 533 POSTAGE 94.6 80 75 4 792 ENGINEERING - PUBLIC WORKS 55.2 6,830 3,776 3,054 INDEX CODE 319201 87.0 24,250 611 6,911 21,101 3,148 319301 CONSTRUCTION PROJ. NO. REQUIRE 792 ENGINEERING - PUBLIC WORKS 49.6 21,280 10,576 10,704 830 IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 99.9 151,090 151,082 7 860 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 24.7 151,180 37,449 113,730 INDEX CODE 319301 61.5 323,550 199,108 124,442 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 63.3 347,800 611 6,911 220,209 127,590 RECAP: REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES 611- 88 611- Page: 1 CITY OF MIAMI OF THE CITY CLERK BID SECURITY LIST BID ITEM: LITTLE HAVANA STREET REBUILDING/STORM SEWER IMPACT FEE PROJECT B-4625 & B-6652 BID NO: 00-01-099 DATE BID(S) OPENED: FEBRUARY 27, 2001 TIME 10:00 a.m. BIDDER TOTAL BID AMOUNT BID BOND (ER) CASHIER'S CHECK APAC GROUP, INC. $ 112,619.00 B.B. 5% M. VILA AND ASSOCIATION 121,015.25 " HOMESTEAD CONCRETE & DRAING 136,518.90 VOUCHER 1-. & L. UUM)IKUI,11UIV 111U. 14U,y4b.5U b.b. b7o MEF CONSTRUCTION, INC. 148,663.50 MIRI CONSTRUCTION, INC. 179,179.00 " 140 BID BLACK BOX C';:'AA _,...J 1'LbifJu V -. Me received timely as cf f'- a'z0-.-� oren-r c?.� and other o ers sU,bmill in rospor; ,-, to fi s sollc:.a >03 tern i.e,w•.i... ........_a -'f -- ■ _ r• All rlv a/ z/./a�/o/ "� ' `^' received ( ) envelops on behalf of rs eiving Perecbids) p PUBLIC WORKS on 2 / 2 / 7 200 (City Department) (Date) t - SIGNE eputy City Clerk TO: Walter J. Foeman City Clerk FR M /onTyPra Departm.nt of Public Works CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: FILE February 7, 2001 B-4625 & SUBJECT: B-5652 "Little Havana Street Rebuilding/ Storm Sewer Impact Fee Project" REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: I Please note that contractors will submit bids for the following project: "Little Havana Street Rebuilding/Storm Sewer Impact Fee Project, B-4625 & B-5652" on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. Any bid submitted after the time listed above, will not be accepted. Please make necessary provisions for this bid opening. The Project Manager, Elyrosa Estevez, P.E. II a representative overseeing the project is going to be present at the time of opening. Should there be cancellation or postponement, we will notify you in writing, prior to the opening date of the bids. If you have any questions, please contact me at 416-2131. TP/tp Encl. c: Albert Dominguez Yvette Smith Project Manager File BID NO. 00- 01- 099 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for "LITTLE HAVANA STREET REBUILDING / STORM SEWERS IMPACT FEE PROJECT, B-4625 & B-5652" will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Miami, Florida at 10:00 AM on the 27th day of February, 2001, at the City Clerk's Office, first floor of the Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Dinner Key, Miami, Florida, 33133, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Any bid submitted after the above appointed time will not be accepted by the City Clerk. The project consists of complete reconstruction of S.W. 10 Terrace between S.W. 27 and 28 Avenues in the Little Havana Impact Fee District. Improvements include the construction of new asphalt concrete pavement, curb and gutter, new concrete sidewalks and landscaping. In addition, this project includes the construction of a new stormwater drainage system with the installation of exfiltration trenches, new catch basins and manholes with related pipes. Bidders will furnish performance and bid bonds in accordance with Resolutions No. 86-983 and No. 87-915. For technical auestions or clarifications regarding plans specifications or City requirements please submit written requests to Mr. John H Jackson, P.E., Director. Department of Public Works, 444 S.W. 2 Avenue 8 InFloor Miami Florida 33130. The written request may be faxed to (305) 416- 2153 followed by mailing or hand delivering the written copy. Under Miami -Dade County Ordinances Nos. 98-106 and 99-1 there will be a "Cone of Silence" during the bid period and the City's responses to questions must be in writing only. Prospective bidders must have a current certified Contractor's License from the State of Florida Construction Industry License Board for the class of work to be performed, or the appropriate Certificate of Competency or the State Contractor's Certificate of Registration as issued by Miami - Dade County Code, which authorizes the Bidder to perform the proposed work. A General Engineering Contractor (GEC) License shall be required for this project. All bids shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Specifications. New City regulations will require each bidder to submit proposals in duplicate originals. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the Department of Public Works, 444 S.W. 2" Avenue, 81AFloor, Miami, Florida 33130, on or after February 12, 2001. There will be a JL0 deposit required for the first set of specifications. Specs can also be mailed to bidders upon written request to the Public Works Department including a separate check in the amount of $8. Additional sets may be purchased for a non-refundable fee of $20. Deposits will be refunded only upon return of one set of specifications to the Department of Public Works, unmarked and in good condition within two (2) weeks after the opening of the bids. Bidders are alerted to the provisions of Ordinance Nos. 10062, 10538 and 10332 regarding allocations of contracts to minority vendors, contractors and sub -contractors. THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A SET-ASIDE FOR CITY OF MIAMI CERTIFIED FEMALE, HISPANIC, OR BLACK - OWNED FIRMS. DETAILS ARE CONTAINED IN BID SPECIFICATIONS. ALL BIDDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN AS REQUIRED IN SAID ORDINANCES AND THEIR CURRENT M/WBE CERTIFICATION, UPON REQUEST. (Ordinance is contained in bid specifications). The City of Miami has adopted Ordinance No. 10032, which implements the "First Source Hiring Agreement". The object of this Ordinance is to provide employment opportunities to City of Miami residents on contracts resulting in the creation of new permanent jobs. Contractors may be eligible for wage reimbursement under this program. For further information contact the Department of Public Works, City of Miami, at (305) 416-1200. Proposal includes the time of performance, and specifications contain provisions for liquidated damages for failure to complete the work on time. The City Commission reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid, and the City Manager may reject any of all bids, and readvertise. (64625 & B-5652, Req. 05492). Carlos A. Gimenez City Manager