SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · ORLANDO AVIATION
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Solicitation for continuing vertical construction services at Orlando Aviation facilities, including general construction, design-build, and specialty trades, with a contract limit of $7.5 million per project. Emphasizes qualifications, management approach, and compliance with small business programs.
This scope of work for this Continuing Contract for Vertical Construction Services may include, but is not limited to general site construction, design-build, foundation, structural, masonry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, interior and exterior finishes, painting, roofing, furnishings, fixture, furniture, planters and art installation, landscaping, ancillary horizontal work, and other work normally associated with vertical construction at the Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Executive Airport, and other facilities operated by the Aviation Authority, to be determined on an as-needed basis.
This contract is limited to projects that are estimated not to exceed $7.5 million (and other projects as otherwise authorized by state law).
The executive brief, qualifications of the firm and the proposed team, organizational chart and the firm's references
Qualifications of key and support individuals and references for the Project Manager for Construction
The proposed work location of personnel during construction. Although the precise projects are not known at this time, how the firm intends to approach projects that are awarded
The proposed approach to contract management, available resources and experience with management of an on-call or continuing type of contract
The proposed approach to providing schedule management and track record of success, if applicable.
The proposed approach to Quality Control during design, if applicable, and during construction.
The proposed approach to ensuring the timely close-out of projects.
The proposed approach to compliance with the small business programs.
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Responses from Joint Venture or Partnerships will not be considered.
Provide the Respondents Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Go to the following website for instructions and the latest information: www.irs.gov/FormW9
Please upload current signed W9. Name the uploaded file: "Current W9".
By selecting confirm, I certify, that the Respondent does not participate in any other Respondent's Response to this RFSQ as a sub-consultant or sub-contractor.
Respondents must meet the minimum requirements noted under Section 4: Minimum Requirements of this solicitation in order to be considered for the award of the contract. Respondents will address each question under the Minimum Requirements.
Minimum Requirements are not scored.
By selecting "Confirm", I acknowledge that I understand and accept that not meeting the Minimum Requirements will exclude the Respondent for being considered for award.
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Respondent shall be registered/qualified to do business in the State of Florida.
Upload a copy of such registration/qualification.
By selecting "Confirm" I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed revisions and all answers to questions published and any addenda up until the solicitation closing date/time and have given consideration to all information in preparing the response to this solicitation.
This solicitation requires the following License/Certification: FLORIDA GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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By selecting "Confirm", I hereby certify that neither the undersigned entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List created pursuant to s. 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.
In addition, if this Solicitation is for a Contract for goods or services of one million dollars or more, I hereby certify that neither the undersigned entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit are on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to s. 215.473 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria as defined in said statute.
I understand and agree that the Aviation Authority may immediately terminate any Contract resulting from this Solicitation upon written notice if the undersigned entity (or any of those related entities of Respondent as defined above by Florida law) are found to have submitted a false certification or any of the following occur with respect to the company or a related entity: (i) it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, or (ii) for any Contract for goods or services of one million dollars or more, it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or it is found to have been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
By selecting "Confirm", I hereby acknowledge and agree that use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System during the term of the contract is a condition of the resulting contract with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
Effective January 1, 2021, public and private employers, contractors and subcontractors will be required to register with, and use the Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify) to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify system can be obtained at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website: https://www.e-verify.gov/
“Contractor” means a person or entity that has entered or is attempting to enter into a contract with a public employer to provide labor, supplies, or services to such employer in exchange for salary, wages, or other remuneration (also referred to as Respondent or Contractor).
“Subcontractor” means a person or entity that provides labor, supplies, or services to or for a contractor or another subcontractor in exchange for salary, wages, or other remuneration (also referred to as Sub- Vendor or Sub-Contractor).
Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor acknowledges and agrees to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of:
By entering into a contract with the Aviation Authority, the Contractor/Contractor becomes obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 2. Section 448.095, Fla. Stat., "Employment Eligibility," as amended from time to time. This includes, but is not limited to, utilization of the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, and requiring all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien.
The contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract. Failure to comply will lead to termination of resulting contract, or if a subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit Court of Orange County, Florida no later than 20 calendar days after the date of termination. If the resulting contract is terminated for a violation of the statute by the Contractor, the Contractor may not be awarded a public contract for a period of 1 year after the date of termination.
By selecting "Confirm", I certify, that if awarded, Respondent shall maintain a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Florida Drug-free Workplace Act during the duration of the contract. No employee shall be hired by a Contractor for work on Aviation Authority's premises prior to such employee having tested negative for drugs. In addition, existing employees of the Contractor must be subject to drug testing by the Contractor upon reasonable suspicion of drug use. Results of all such drug tests are to be retained by the Contractor. Copies shall be provided to the Aviation Authority, if requested.
By selecting "Confirm", I hereby certify that the Respondent, and/or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations have not been convicted of any public entity crimes nor have they been placed on the Convicted Vendor List by the Department of Management Services.
By selecting "Confirm", I hereby certify that the Respondent, and any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit have not been placed on the Discriminatory Vendor List by the Department of Management Services. (287.134(3)(d), Fla. Stat.)
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Participation goal(s) will be established for each project.
See Section 7, Small Business Programs, for additional details.
By selecting "Confirm" you certify that you have read and understand the policies and that you affirm your contractual commitment to meeting or exceeding the participation goal(s) that will be established for each project.
I confirm, that the Respondent and its Project Manager for Construction has prior experience as the prime Contractor on continuing or similar on-call contract for a public entity in Florida within the last 5 years.
The Aviation Authority will verify the Minimum Experience by evaluating the information submitted in Form 3A and 3B.
Respondent and the proposed Project Manager for Construction must provide at least 2 references from Clients for similar contracts within 5 years from the date of the Response.
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to provide references and information that most closely demonstrates their experience with organizations (airports, counties, municipalities, or universities) of similar size, complexity, and risk exposure as the Aviation Authority.
The Respondent authorizes the Aviation Authority, its staff or consultants to contact any of the references provided in the response and specifically authorizes such references to release either orally or in writing, any appropriate data with respect to the Respondent and its Engagement Team members.
Respondent bears full responsibility for naming references which will respond to the Aviation Authority’s reference checks. If the Respondent’s references do not respond to the Aviation Authority’s reference checks, the Respondent’s evaluation will be adversely affected by non-responsive references.
Please confirm you understand the reference requirements and will provide the required information.
Enter your first reference here. Your response must include your Reference's:
Enter your second reference here. Your response must include your Reference's:
Enter your third reference here. Your response must include your Reference's:
Enter your first reference for the Project Manager for Construction here. Your response must include your Reference's:
Enter your second reference for the Project Manager for Construction here. Your response must include your Reference's:
Enter your third reference for the proposed Project Manager here. Your response must include your Reference's:
Demonstrate ability to meet bondability requirements listed in Section 5 Insurance and Surety Bond, Requirements of this solicitation by providing a Letter of Bondability on a surety company letterhead confirming that Respondent can obtain the Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of $7.5 million for a single project.
Please upload Letter of Bondability.
Provide a summary of the company's background, history, locations, number of years in business, the total number of employees, how business is organized, and notable achievements.
Attach an organizational chart response for this project clearly showing the reporting relationship between individual team members, especially those in positions of oversight and quality assurance.
Please download the below document, complete, and upload. Use one form for each contract/project performed by the Respondent. It is preferred that the reference contact be the owner of the facility, who is familiar with the Respondent’s role on that project. Reference checks will be conducted on those projects and may be conducted on other projects. The qualifying projects should represent the Respondent’s skill and experience in working on projects of the size, type and complexity and include experience with permitting, coordinating with, and complying with the rules and regulations of the City of Orlando, the Florida Building Code, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
The projects described here may be the same as the projects provided as References.
Summarize the volume of work previously awarded to Respondent by the Aviation Authority. This will be evaluated in accordance with the CCNA to effect an equitable distribution of work, provided such distribution does not violate the principle of selection of the most highly qualified firms.
Please download the below document, complete, and upload. Use one form for each project performed by the proposed Project Manager for Construction. It is preferred that the reference contact be the owner of the facility, who is familiar with the Respondent’s role on that project. Reference checks will be conducted on those projects and may be conducted on other projects. The qualifying projects should represent the Respondent’s skill and experience in working on projects of the size, type and complexity and include experience with permitting, coordinating with, and complying with the rules and regulations of the City of Orlando, the Florida Building Code, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
The projects described here may be the same as the projects provided as References.
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Describe the recent, current, and projected workloads of the proposed individuals, including the availability/capacity and commitment of the personnel to start immediately upon contract execution and to continue with the contract until completion. Describe any contingency plans for staffing availability.
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Include a description of available resources and experience with and the approach to the management of an on-call or continuing type of contract
Describe your approach to providing schedule management and your track record of success
Describe Respondent's Quality Control program for design and construction.
Describe Respondent's proposed approach to ensuring the timely close-out of construction projects
Respondent shall clearly state its written commitment to achieve or exceed the participation goals that will be established for each project.
Respondent shall clearly describe its action plan that demonstrates the Respondent’s understanding of the LDB/VBE Policies and how the Respondent plans to achieve or exceed the participation goal(s). The Aviation Authority is seeking a detailed action plan that the Respondent will implement in order to maximize LDB/VBE participation in a robust, meaningful matter, reduce barriers of entry for LDB/VBE firms, and promote development of LDB/VBE firms.
Any commitment made at this stage will be a contractual obligation. Respondents are encouraged to identify specific firms that may be used to achieve the goals, which may vary depending upon the precise scope of work for each project.
Refer to Section 7: Small Business Programs, for more information.
Demonstrate ability to meet insurance requirements listed in Section 5: Insurance and Surety Bond Requirements of this solicitation by providing evidence of one of the following: Certificate of Insurance on Acord form or form acceptable to Aviation Authority, signed affirmation of ability to comply from a licensed insurance agent, or insurance quote. See Section 5: Insurance and Surety Requirements for additional details.
Please upload proof of insurability.
The Respondent shall provide a description of all prior or pending lawsuits, convictions, indictments, investigations, and regulatory investigations, either civil or criminal, in which the Respondent or its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent company, directors, senior officers, senior regional officers, the proposed team members have been involved with in the last five (5) years immediately preceding the date of Respondent’s response to this Solicitation - or provide an affirmative statement that there are none.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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