Construction Manager Services for Bus Stop Improvements Project

The City of Gainesville is implementing Phase 2 of the RTS Bus Stop Improvements Program, funded with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) dollars. Phase 2 includes plan packages 1-5 with improvements at 95 bus stops, with a total construction budget of $1,050,204.58. Phase 3 includes plan packages 6-10 with improvements at 83 bus stops, and is funded at $851,344.45 and will follow a similar structure. Phase 3 is contingent upon availability of additional FTA funds received within four months from execution of the construction contract.

The City seeks a Construction Manager (CM) to provide oversight, inspection, ADA compliance review, permitting coordination, documentation management, and closeout support for all construction activities performed by the construction contractor.

NOTICE: Bidders are to submit firm pricing separately for each phase of this project. The entire combined budget for Construction Manager Services for both phases is limited to $190,154.90. Submittals exceeding this amount will not be evaluated or considered for award.

Background

Gainesville is the largest city and also the county seat of Alachua County. It serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region.

The city provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection; comprehensive land use planning and zoning services; code enforcement and neighborhood improvement; streets and drainage construction and maintenance; traffic engineering services; refuse and recycling services through a franchised operator; recreation and parks; cultural and nature services; and necessary administrative services to support these activities.  Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a municipal airport, a 72-par championship golf course and a utility.

Gainesville is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, and is one of the State’s centers for education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida and UF Health Hospital at UF are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RTSX-260041-DS
• Department: GG_Transportation: Regional Transit System (RTS) Planning
• Department Head: Krys Ochia (Transit Planning Manager)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-27T03:59:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical Qualifications Evaluation (300 pts) —
  1. Ability of Professional Personnel = 55 points maximum
  2. Capability to Meet Time and Budget Requirements: = 45 points maximum

  Categories and points may be modified, with Procurement review and approval, prior to the solicitation posting.

   

• Written Proposal Evaluation (300 pts) —
  1. Understanding Of Project Scope of Work  = 30 points maximum
  2. Project Approach = 30 points maximum
  3. Project Manager = 15 points maximum
  4. Project Team = 15 points maximum
  5. Project Schedule = 5 points
  6. Proposal Organization = 5 points maximum

   

  Categories and points may be modified, with Procurement review and approval, prior to the solicitation posting.

   

• PRICE (300 pts) —

  Price shall be awarded points based on percentage determined by the department. All other bids shall be awarded points pursuant to their price as a percentage to the low bid. Purchasing will calculate and apply points for price. Categories and points may be modified, with Procurement review and approval, prior to the solicitation posting.

   

• Presentation/Interview Evaluation (300 pts) —

  For some solicitations, top ranked firms may be invited to deliver a presentation or participate in an interview that will give each company the opportunity to discuss their proposal with the evaluators.

  Similar to the Written and Technical evaluations, the evaluation phase will include:

  A. Understanding of Project Scope of Work = 40 points maximum

  B. Responsiveness to Questions = 15 points maximum

  C. Project Team = 25 points maximum

  D. Project Manager = 20 points maximum

   

  Categories and points may be modified, with Procurement review and approval, prior to the solicitation posting.

   

Submission Requirements

• RESPONDENT VERIFICATION (required) —

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  I hereby propose to provide the goods/services requested in this Solicitation. I agree to hold pricing for at least 120 calendar days from the Solicitation due date. I agree that CITY’s terms and conditions herein take precedence over any conflicting terms and conditions submitted for CITY’s consideration, and agree to abide by all conditions of this Solicitation.

   

  I certify that all information contained in this Response is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that I am duly authorized to execute and submit this Response on behalf of the organization as its agent and that the organization is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded.

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• DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION FORM (required) —

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  Whenever two or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality and service are received, preference shall be given in the following order:  (1) Bidders submitting the attached Drug-Free Workplace form with their bid/proposal certifying they have a drug free workplace in accordance with Section 287.087, Florida Statutes; and (2) coin toss.  

• CONSOLIDATED STATE LAW AFFIDAVIT (required) —

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• REFERENCES (required) —

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• FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY AND RECENT FELONY CONVICTION (required) —

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• CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLITY CERTIFICATION (required) —

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• FEDERALLY FUNDED PURCHASE QUESTIONNAIRE (required) —

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