Summary of Specifications:
PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) 09-06/07 FOR CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SOUTH POINTE PARK (SOUTH BEACH)
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Miami Beach Procurement Division, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, until 3:00 p.m. on the 13th day of November 2006 for Construction Improvements for the City of Miami Beach South Pointe Park (South Beach).
Scope of Services Situated at the southern tip of South Beach and surrounded on three sides by a magnificent expanse of tropical blue water and boundless sky, South Pointe Park is one of the most unique urban public park locations in the world today. Poised on the entrance to America’s cruise ship capital, the Port of Miami, the park is viewed by thousands daily from both land and sea. In the spirit of world class design innovation, the City of Miami Beach is eager to redevelop this 19+ acre marine recreational site as the nation’s premier interactive waterfront park.
The City of Miami Beach prides itself as an international center for innovation. The City is seeking bidders with exceptional qualifications necessary for the construction and development of South Pointe Park for its residents and visitors that integrates its spectacular setting with art, design, pleasurable outdoor recreation, and functional efficiency in an environmentally sensitive manner.
South Pointe Park consists of site improvements to the approximately 19 acre existing park bound by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Government Cut to the South, Biscayne Bay to the East, and private residential property to the North. These works and improvements include, but are not limited to:
Installation of utilities (gas, electric, potable water, sanitary sewer) Installation of drainage systems Construction of landforms including a 13’ high Serpentine shaped landform with walkway Pavilion and storage buildings totally approximately 7,000 square feet. Pavilion building will have wood deck, metal railings, shade structure and furnishings. Concrete retaining walls, terraced seat steps, and staircase. Bridges with metal railings at Pavilion building and Serpentine landform Shade structures near pavilion building A new parking lot Walkways throughout the site composed of concrete, concrete pavers, rubber play surfacing and crushed coquina.
A new “Cut” walk, 20’ wide and elevated 15” with keystone and exposed shell colored concrete materials. Sloped walkways and stairs occur within Cut Walk. Lighting throughout, including custom pylon lights along Cut Walk Fountain water feature at Washington Avenue entrance Custom play equipment and splash play area near pavilion building Furnishings including metal and precast benches, signage, trash receptacles, beach shower, water fountains, and dog waste bag receptacles. Planting including new trees, planting and sod, a one acre native dune planting area, and transplanted trees Irrigation system South patio and north entrance improvements at Smith and Wollensky Restaurant. Restaurant to remain open during the construction period. Existing sea wall / rip rap at Government Cut to remain in its current location. “Drift” artwork foundations and utility requirements Additional alternate- Parking lot revision Additional alternate- Right of Way extension
Estimated Construction Budget: $15,000,000. The City reserves the right to provide for additional funding should the construction estimate be exceeded.
Minimum Requirements: General Contractor certified in the State of Florida with a minimum of 5-8 years experience as a General Contractor. Bidder to have performed a minimum of three (3) projects within the last 5 years, ranging from $10 to $15 Million construction cost with emphasis on heavy civil, ecological sensitive environments and landscaping construction for beautification of Parks, and Beach/Bay Front related construction projects.
ANY BID(S) RECEIVED AFTER 3:00P.M. ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER UNOPENED. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING THE SUBMITTAL PACKAGE BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND DATE IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER. THE CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS CAUSED BY MAIL, COURIER SERVICE, INCLUDING U.S. MAIL, OR ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE.
A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2006 at the following address: City of Miami Beach, City Hall – City Manager’s Large Conference Room, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida.
A Bid Guaranty of 5% of the bid amount will be required with the Bid. The successful bidder will also be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the Contract amount.
The City of Miami Beach has contracted with BidNet and is utilizing a central bid notification system created exclusively for state and local agencies located in South Florida. This South Florida Purchasing system allows for vendors to register online and receive notification of new bids, amendments and awards. Vendors with Internet access should review the registration options at the following website: www.govbids.com/scripts/southflorida/public/home1.asp.
If you do not have Internet access, please call the BidNet(r) support group at 800-677-1997 extension # 214.
Plans and specifications are available for this bid but must be ordered through T-Square Miami, Phone No. (305) 324-1234. The attached order form on page 11 of the Bid package must be completed and returned to T-Square Miami before prospective bidders will be able to purchase Plans and Specifications in reference to this bid.
Attendance (in person or via telephone) to this Pre-Bid submission meeting is encouraged and recommended as a source of information but is not mandatory. Bidders interested in participating in the Pre-Bid submission meeting via telephone must follow these steps:
(1) Dial the TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-915-8704 (Toll-free North America)
(2) Enter the MEETING NUMBER: *2659980* (note that number is preceded and followed by the star (*) key).
Consultants who are interested in participating via telephone, please send an e-mail to romanmartinez@miamibeachfl.gov expressing your intent to participate via telephone.
The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach, or waive any informality in any proposal. The City of Miami Beach may also reject any and all proposals.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IS SUBJECT TO THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY VENDORS ORDINANCE NO. 2003-3389.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS, WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WEBSITE: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/depts/purchase/bidintro.asp
• CONE OF SILENCE -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3378 • CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS -- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23879. • DEBARMENT PROCEEDINGS -- ORDINANCE NO. 2000-3234. • PROTEST PROCEDURES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3344. • LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE OF FEES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3363 • REQUIREMENT FOR CITY CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE EQUAL BENEFITS FOR DOMESTIC PARTNERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-3494
