INVITATION TO BID
Bid #24-547
February 28, 2024
CDBG-CV Grant #22CV-S04
SECTION 00 11 13
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
On behalf of the City of Lake Wales City Council, sealed bids for the reconstruction of streets within Lake Wales will be received until 2:00 P.M. on April 1, 2024, local time at the Lake Wales City Commission Chambers at the Municipal Administration Building, 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales, Florida 33853, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud publicly. An original, two (2) copies and (1) electronic copy on flash drive of all bids, including all executed documents and needed attachments shall be enclosed within a sealed envelope with the words "BID FOR LAKE WALES SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT" and the Bidder's name to be clearly marked on the outside thereof. Bids received after said time will be returned unopened.
Copies of the plans and specifications are on file and available for public inspection at the Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales, FL, 33853 or may be obtained from the office of the Engineer, Chastain-Skillman, Inc, 205 East Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida, 338010-4611, upon payment of $100, which includes sales tax, for each set. This fee is non-refundable. Set includes one printed copy and one CD containing PDF files. Contact Stephanie Williams at 863-646-1402, to obtain plans and specifications. Plans and specifications will be available beginning at 12:00 P.M. on February 26, 2024.
The work of this contract generally consists of the construction of concrete sidewalks over 3.2 miles for thirteen (13) streets within the city limits of Lake Wales, Florida. The Contractor shall construct concrete sidewalks to an average depth of 4 inches where indicated. The materials necessary shall be transported, placed, or disposed of by the Contractor. The project includes approximately 4,000 square yards of concrete sidewalk, placing 11,750 linear feet of sod along the edge of pavement, 875 linear feet of crosswalk, 45 handicapped ramps with warning surfaces, and associated miscellaneous items. The project shall be left in a neat and clean condition. All workmanship and materials shall be in conformance with the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2024-25) (excepting Division 1, Section 9 regarding fuel adjustments and Price Escalation) and the FY 2024-25 Standard Plans.
A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid meeting will be held on March 11, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. local time in the Lake Wales City Commission Chambers at the Municipal Administration Building, 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales, Florida 33853.
The Bid Bond, Public Construction bond and specified insurance are required to be secured from or countersigned by an agency of the surety or insurance company, which agency shall have an established place of business in Florida and be duly licensed to conduct business therein.
The City reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid; to reject any or all bids in whole or in part, with or without cause; to adjust the quantities for budgetary purposes and/or to accept the bid that is judged to be in the best interest of the City.
Faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Responses may be hand delivered, mailed, or delivered via courier service to the following address:
City of Lake Wales
City Manager’s Office
Attention: Cynthia Monk Purchasing Agent
201 West Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
