Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FORT MYERS

    John Yarbrough Linear Park (JYLP) Trail from Colonial Blvd. to Hanson St. CEI Services

    Issued by Fort Myers
    cityRSQFort MyersSol. 198121
    Open · 34d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    34
    due May 27, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 22, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Fort Myers
    city
    NAICS CODE
    237310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Fort Myers seeks CEI services for the John Yarbrough Linear Park trail and bridge improvements, including inspection of bridges and roadways. The project involves coordination with a sole source bridge truss provider and requires compliance with FDOT and federal funding regulations.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    198121
    Type / RFx
    RSQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 22, 2026
    Due Date
    May 27, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Fort Myers
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Fort Myers

    Description

    The City of Fort Myers (City) requests submittals from interested CEI firms and qualified Respondents to provide:

    Construction Engineering Inspection services associated with the John Yarbrough Linear Park – Phase IV Extension Shared Use Path and Bridge Improvements from South of SR 884/Colonial Boulevard to Hanson Street, approximately 1.83 miles. This includes a 912 ft multi-span prestressed concrete bridge over SR 884/Colonial Blvd. and a 139 ft prefabricated steel bridge structure over Ten Mile Canal. This project is being funded through the Florida Shared-Use Non-motorized Trail Network under the Department’s FY-24/25 work program.

    Consultants shall be prequalified in FDOT Work Group 10.0 under the following categories:

    • 10.1: Roadway CEI
    • 10.3: Construction Materials Inspection
    • 10.4: Minor Bridge and Miscellaneous Structures CEI

    SPECIAL CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS – BRIDGE TRUSS AND BRIDGE AESTHETICS

    This project is unique due to the required prefabricated bridge trusses and the associated bridge aesthetics required by the City. Only Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC can provide the bridge trusses for this project since they were the only firm to respond to the Invitation to Participate. And the City’s aesthetic bridge design cannot be finalized prior to the bidding process (connection details and fabrication dimensions) since the design of the truss must be finalized in construction.

    Accordingly, below is a summary of the suggested construction process (post-bid):

    1. The selected contractor will contact Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC to begin design and fabrication of the truss structure.
    2. The bridge aesthetic designer will finalize their design once Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC has developed their design, and they will need to coordinate with each other to ensure compatibility between the truss and the bridge aesthetics.
    3. Vendors will be contacted to furnish the aesthetic features for installation on the truss over Colonial Boulevard.
    4. The selected contractor will then receive and install the truss and bridge aesthetics.

    Since there is a sole source for the truss, and finalization of the bridge aesthetics details will be established during construction, the bidding contractors will need to have a clear understanding of how their bids will be evaluated. Our goal is consistency and clear definitions of project costs.

    Accordingly, the cost of the bridge truss and bridge aesthetic materials will be the same regardless of which contractor is the awarded this project (City does not want the contractors to provide different bid pricing for these items). Therefore, contractors will be required to provide the cost of installation for each of these items, thereby necessitating contractors to include the City’s set price (established by the City) in their bids for both the bridge truss and the bridge aesthetics.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RSQ 25-079
    • Department: Engineering (Public Works)
    • Department Head: Nicole Monahan (City Public Works Engineer)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-05-13T20:00:56.262Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-29T13:00:46.096Z — Fort Myers City Hall - Finance West Conference Room 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 or Virtually https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23184389093528?p=nUCLW7gtnKyKTcTx90 Meeting ID: 231 843 890 935 28 Passcode: bR2i6w2b Dial in by phone +1 239-205-3327,191098787# United States, Cape Coral Phone conference ID: 191 098 787#

    Meetings & Milestones

    EventDateLocation
    Selection Committee2026-06-10T18:00:25.046ZFort Myers City Hall - Finance West Conference Room 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 or Virtually Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/288646783827366?p=eFwHhhOWlZbfYAF5X7 Meeting ID: 288 646 783 827 366 Passcode: K7GY3Gp7 Dial in by phone +1 239-205-3327,236991966# United States, Cape Coral Find a local number Phone conference ID: 236 991 966#
    Presentations (if desired by committee)2026-06-17T12:00:31.729ZFort Myers City Hall - Council Chambers 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Team's Overall Approach to Providing CEI Services (55 pts)
      • Technical Expertise (25 points): Describe firm's ability to understand and implement the design specifications, including those for MSE walls, bridge superstructures and substructures, and challenges working in close proximity to the Ten Mile canal and adjacent owners' properties, all of which are crucial elements. This also includes knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and relevant regulations. 

        Time/Cost Management and Project Schedule (15 points): Describe firm's ability to monitor and control project costs, ensuring work is completed within budget and that cost overruns are effectively managed. Describe your team's ability to manage the project schedule and deliver timely inspections, which is important as delays can impact the Contractor's overall project timeline - how your team will balance the necessary staffing needs to facilitate timely completion of the project. 

        Quality Control and Inspection (10 points): Describe how the thoroughness and accuracy of inspections will be accomplished, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications. This includes verifying materials, construction methods, and compliance with relevant codes and regulations. 

        Safety Program (5 points): Describe the safety program to be employed, ensuring the safety of the work site and adhering to safety protocols - implementing and enforcing safety procedures and regulations.

    • Experience of the Firm and Qualifications of Assigned Personnel (45 pts)
      • Experience and Capabilities (10 points): Firm's overall ability to perform the required scope of services.
      • Academic, Training, and Licensed Credentials (10 points): Credentials of employees assigned to the project.
      • Existing Staff Workload (5 points): Assigned staff's ability to meet the timeline(s) outlined in the project. 
      • Firm's Project Examples (10 points): Provide two examples of completed projects with similar scope and budget within the last 5 years.  Preference will be given to government agency work.
      • Project Manager's Project Examples (10 points): Provide two examples of projects completed by the project manager with similar scope and budget in the last 5 years.

    Submission Requirements

    • Acknowledgment and Affirmation (required)

      This response is submitted by an authorized representative of  Consultant who hereby declares and affirms the following: 

      • The Consultant acknowledges and accepts the terms and conditions outlined in the Advertisement, Invitation to Solicit, and Instructions to Respondents. This Solicitation response shall remain valid for one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the Solicitation opening. The Consultant agrees to execute and submit the Contract, including required insurance certificates and endorsements, and all other documents as outlined in the Solicitation Requirements within fifteen (15) calendar days of receiving the City’s Notice of Award or the Contract itself. 

      By submitting the Consultant affirms that:

      • It has reviewed and is familiar with the Solicitation requirements, attachments, site conditions, local regulations, and all other factors that may influence cost, performance, or delivery.
      • It has notified the City in writing of any identified conflicts, errors, or discrepancies within the Contract Documents, and confirms that the City's written resolution of such issues is acceptable.
      • This submission is made in good faith and is not on behalf of or in collusion with any undisclosed individual or entity.
      • It has not directly or indirectly induced or encouraged any party to submit a false or sham response, nor to refrain from submitting a response; and it has not engaged in collusion or other practices to gain an unfair advantage over other respondents or the City.
      • The Consultant agrees to indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents from any claims, damages, or losses arising from the Supplier’s failure to comply with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

      Submission of a response does not guarantee that the Consultant will receive an award.

      By selecting “YES”, the  Consultant acknowledges and affirms the previous statements.  

      By checking Yes/No this will serve as an electronic Signature 

       

    • Agreement/Contract Changes

      If the answer is "No" to the question above, describe the requested updates.

    • Designated Representative (required)

      Please provide the name, address, cell phone and email address of person who will serve as the designated representative of the Consultant if this solicitation is awarded to the Consultant

    • Documents: Proposal / Supporting (required)

      If Consultant has any supporting documents requested from the scope of work, including your fee proposal, upload them here.

      If this is an RFP or RSQ, your proposal must be organized with section tabs in the order in which they appear in the evaluation criteria section. 

    • Documents: Proposal (without cost proposal) (required)

      Please upload your complete proposal in this section.

      Note: The fee proposal must be uploaded separately in the designated step that follows.

    • Documents: Separate Cost Proposal (required)

      Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.

    • Entity Type (required)

      The Consultant submitting this proposal is: (Select One)

    • Specify State (if Foreign Corporation, LLC, or Foreign Limited Partnership)

      If "A Foreign Corporation/Limited Liability Company authorized to do business in Florida" or "A Foreign Limited Partnership authorized to do business in Florida" was selected, please specify state.

    • Full legal names of all persons/firms comprising the joint venture

      If "A Joint Venture" was selected, provide on separate signed sheet(s) of paper the full legal names of all persons/firms comprising the joint venture. 

      Enter N/A if not applicable

    • BABA-Build America, Buy America (required)

      The City requires Contractors to use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials that are produced in the United States in a manner that complies with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement for federally funded projects that involve construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs (Per the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed November 15, 2021). For more information about BABA requirements and authorization, visit the White House website:

      https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/management/made-in-america/build-america-buy-america-act-federal-financial-assistance/

       As a Consultant on the project listed above, I certify that I have read, understand, and will comply with the “Build America, Buy America” provisions as required by federal law. Furthermore, I understand that BABA provisions apply to any and all portions of this project, including subcontracted portions, and I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that I will identify domestic sources of BABA-covered products, provide verification documentation for BABA compliance, and when needed provide waiver documentation per current federal guidelines.

      I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection or termination of any award and/or contract.

      In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

    • Bid Bond

      Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified cashier’s check, or bid bond, in the amount of 5% of the total bid price, payable to the City, as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute the Agreement. The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 180 days from the date of the bid opening.

      Please scan and upload a copy of your bid bond/cashier's check. 

    • Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification (required)

       The Consultant hereby certified, to the best of their knowledge, that:

      1. No Federal appropriated funds have paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative Contract, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative Contract.
      1. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative Contract, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
      1. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative Contracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 

      This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

      The Consultant certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

      By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.

      By checking “Please Confirm” this will serve as an electronic Signature 

      In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

    • CDBG-DR Supplemental Conditions Affidavit (required)

      This solicitation is partially or wholly funded by CDBG-DR.  The  Consultant has read, understands, and certifies they will comply with all clauses as stated in CDBG-DR Supplemental Conditions section of the solicitation.

      By checking the box below, the NO VALUE acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.

       

    • Confidential / Proprietary Information (required)

      Does the  Consultant have any confidential or proprietary information in this response?

      Please list any information in the response that the Consultant feels is confidential or proprietary in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.  Do NOT mark your complete submittal as confidential.  Any information that can be found in a public domain cannot be marked as confidential.  The final determination of confidentiality will be decided by the City.    

      By checking Yes/No this will serve as an electronic Signature 

    • Confidential/Proprietary Specific Information

      Please list any information in the response that the  Consultant feels is confidential or proprietary in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

    • Conflict of Interest (required)

      The award of this solicitation is subject to Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. All Consultant's must disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the City. Further, all Consultant's must disclose the name of any City employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of the Consultant's firm or any of its subsidiaries associated with this project. I certify that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a proposal for the same services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.

      Consultant shall select 'No' if a conflict of interest as defined in this question does NOT exist.

      Please select 'Yes' if a conflict of interest as defined in this question DOES exist and shall be further described in the explanation below.

       

    • Contract Execution, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, and Certificate(s) (required)

      The contract shall be executed by the successful bidder and shall be returned, together with the Payment Bond, Performance Bond and Certificate(s) of Insurance to the City so that it is received within 15 working days after the bidder has received the contract for execution. Failure to do so shall be just cause for forfeiture of the proposal guaranty.

      By checking “Please Confirm” this will serve as an electronic Signature 

    • Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act Certification (required)

      Salaries of personnel performing work under this contract shall be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a month without payroll deduction or rebate on any account except only such payroll deductions as are mandatory by law or permitted by the applicable regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” of June 13, 1934 (48 Stat. 948; 62 Stat. 740; 63 Stat. 108; 18 U.S.C. § 874; and 40 U.S.C. § 276c). The Consultant shall comply with all applicable “Anti-Kickback” regulations and shall insert appropriate provisions in all subcontracts covering work under this contract to ensure compliance by subcontractors with such regulations and shall be responsible for the submission of affidavits required of subcontractors thereunder except as the Secretary of Labor may specifically provide for variations of or exemptions from the requirements thereof.

      By checking "please confirm" the Consultant certifies under penalty of perjury that they will comply with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act requirements.

    • Current Capacity Certification (required)

      The Consultant must certify that they have the financial capacity to complete the project by submitting the City's "Current Capacity Certification Form" (attached below).

      In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal.  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Davis-Bacon Compliance Certification (required)

      The Consultant shall comply with the Davis Bacon Act (40 USC §§ 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5), and all other applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as they apply to the performance of this agreement. In addition, Consultant shall comply with the Federal Labor Standards Provisions set forth in Form HUD-4010.

      By checking “Please Confirm” the Consultant certifies under penalty of perjury that they will comply with Davis-Bacon requirements

    • Debarment and Suspension Certification (required)

      Pursuant to Section 287.1351 of the Florida Statutes and FAR 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

      The Consultant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

      1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for disbarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
      2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or Local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
      3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
      4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.

      By checking “Yes", the Consultant acknowledges, agrees and certifies under penalty of perjury to the above statement.

    • Drug-Free Workplace (required)

      In accordance with Florida Statutes 287.087 the Consultant certifies that they:

      1. Publishes a written statement notifying that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace named above, and specifying actions that will be taken against violations of such prohibition.
      2. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the Consultant’s policy of maintaining a drug-free working environment, and available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug use violations.
      3. Gives each employee engaged in providing commodities or contractual services that are under Solicitation or submittal, a copy of the statement specified above.
      4. Notifies the employees that as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual and will notify the employer of any conviction of, plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893, or of any controlled substance law of the State of Florida or the United States, for a violation occurring in the work place, no later than five (5) days after such conviction, and requires employees to sign copies of such written (*) statement to acknowledge their receipt.
      5. Imposes a sanction on, or requires the satisfactory participation in, a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, if such is available in the employee’s community, by any employee who is so convicted.
      6. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through the Implementation of the drug free workplace program.

      By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees, under penalty of perjury, to the above statement.

       

    • Employee Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify) Affidavit (required)

      The City will not intentionally award City Contracts to any Consultant who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers, constituting a violation of the employment provisions contained in 8 U.S.C Section 1324 a(e) Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”).

      The City may consider the employment by any Consultant of unauthorized aliens a violation of Sections 274A(e) of the INA. Such violation by the recipient of the employment provisions contained in Section 274A(e) of the INA shall be grounds for unilateral cancellation of the Contract by the City.

      A public agency must require in any contract that the Consultant, and any subcontractor thereof, register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees of the contractor or subcontractor. A public agency or a contractor or subcontractor thereof may not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system per F.S. Chapter 448.095

      If a Consultant enters into a contract with a subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide the contractor with an affidavit stating 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 per F.S. Chapter 448.095

      The Consultant attests that they are fully compliant with all applicable immigration laws (specifically to the 1986 Immigration Act and subsequent amendments).

      By submitting a response to a solicitation, or entering into a contract, you are obligated to comply with the provisions of section 448.095, Fla. Stat., "Employment Eligibility." further, by your registration as a vendor, response to a solicitation, entering into a contract, you affirm and represent that you are registered with the E-Verify system and are using same, and will continue to use same as required by section 448.095, F.S. compliance with section 448.095 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 uses and shall continue to use the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees and does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. Failure to comply will lead to termination as a vendor, disqualifying you for award of a solicitation, denial of entering into a contract and/or, cancellation of an active contract, or if your subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed no later than 20 calendar days after the date of termination.

      In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

    • FDOT Construction Forms (required)

      This Construction solicitation is funded in whole or in part by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).  All forms found under this question are required to be submitted at the time that you submit your proposal.

      All forms must be completed and submitted with your proposal in order to responsive. Please download, complete, and upload. Submit within this question.

    • Federal Contract Provisions Affidavit (required)

      This solicitation is partially or wholly funded by the federal government. 

      The  Consultant has read, understands, and certifies they will comply with all clauses as stated in the Federal Contract Provision section of the solicitation.

      By checking the box below, the  Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.

    • Federal Minority Business Enterprise Form

      If the Consultant is using MBE's in the course of this project please download, complete, and upload the attached document.

    • Florida Public Crime Entity Acknowledgement (required)

      Public Entity Crimes - Pursuant to Section 287.133(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a response on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bond on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit a response on leases of real property to a public entity may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for Category Two ($25,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Respondent should read carefully all provisions of 287.133 and 287.134, Florida Statutes, as amended.

      By checking the box below, the Consultant represents and certifies under penalty of perjury that the submission of its response does not violate Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as amended, nor Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, as amended or their successor. In addition to the foregoing, the Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant, Consultant’s subcontractors, and Consultant’s implementer, if any, is not under investigation for violation of such statutes.

      In order to be responsive, Consultant must confirm the above statement.

       

    • Foreign Entities Affidavit (required)

      Vendor, pursuant to Section 287.138, Florida Statues, certifies that (1) Vendor is not owned by a government of a foreign country of concern; (2) a government of a foreign country of concern does not have a “controlling interest” in Vendor, as defined by Section 287.138(1)(a), Florida Statutes; and (3) Vendor is not organized under the law of nor has its principal place of business in a foreign country of concern. For the purposes of this affidavit, foreign country of concern means the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic, including any agency of or any other entity of significant control of such foreign country of concern, as defined in Section 287.138(1)(c), Florida Statutes. This Affidavit is executed by the Vendor accordance with Section 287.138, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of preventing the County from entering contracts with foreign entities of concern which would provide Vendor access to an individual’s personal identifying information.

      In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

    • Human Trafficking (F.S. 787.06(13)) (required)

      Effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to §787.06(13), Florida Statutes, when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, the nongovernmental entity must provide the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services. Prior to contract execution, extension or renewal, the nongovernmental entity shall complete and submit the form under the attachment section.

      In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

    • Iron/Steel Products Comply With F.S. 255.0993 (required)

      "Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 255.0993, if iron or steel products are used in the course of completing this public works project, as defined by Florida Statute 255.0993(1)(e), then any iron or steel product permanently incorporated in the project must be produced in the United States, unless otherwise provided by law."

      The Contractor hereby certifies that the finished product will be in compliance with Florida Statute 255.0993. 

    • Licenses/Permits

      Consultant please attach any and all licenses/permits issued by the state/county/local authorities that are relevant to completing the scope of work/specification.

    • Litigation Statement (required)

      All Consultants must disclose if they have had litigation and/or judgments entered against it by any local, state or federal entity during the past seven (7) years.  If respondent has had litigation, attach here.  If there are none, enter N/A.

      Enter Response:

    • Local and Minority Preference Affidavit (required)

      The  Consultant affirms that the information provided regarding the business's location and certification status is true and meets the definitions and criteria established by the City, as detailed in Ordinance §38-71 (Local Vendor Preference) and  §38-122 (MBE Preference). 

      1. Local Preference – Ordinance § 38-71
      Definition of a Local Office:
      A Local Office is a business that holds a valid Business Tax License issued by Lee County, obtained at least six (6) months prior to the proposal submission deadline. The business must operate from a physical commercial address located within Lee County.

      Note: Post Office Boxes are not acceptable as proof of a physical location.

      To qualify for local preference, a business must:

      Demonstrate that its local office houses personnel and resources capable of performing the services relevant to the contract.

      Provide supporting documentation verifying local presence and operational capability.

      Application of Local Preference:

      RFP and RFQ: Eligible vendors may receive evaluation points for local status.

      ITB: Eligible vendors may receive a percentage-based pricing preference.

      2. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Preference – Ordinance § 38-122
      Definition of MBE:
      Minority business enterprise means a business certified by the state office of supplier diversity and a registered City vendor, where the primary place of business is within the county, as demonstrated by an active county occupational license and/or city occupational license, as required.

      Certified MBEs may be awarded preference points in RFPs and RFQs.

      Certified MBEs may receive pricing preference in ITBs, where applicable.

      Note: The City reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify eligibility for local or MBE preference. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the submission being deemed non-responsive.

      Important: Any misrepresentation regarding local or MBE status may result in disqualification from preference for a period of one (1) year and may impact current or future contract eligibility.

    • Local Preference & MBE Forms

      If your company/firm is qualifying for local preference meaning they have a physical location within the City of Fort Myers or Lee County, Florida, please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

      If you meet the definition of local MBE in the question above, please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.

      Submit only the forms in which you qualify for.   

      These forms must be completed and submitted with your proposal in order to receive the eligible points. Please download, complete, and upload document within this question.

    • Non-Collusion Affidavit of the Prime Respondent (required)

      The Consultant that has submitted this proposal certifies under penalty of perjury that:

      1. It is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Solicitation, and of all pertinent circumstances respecting the provision of the goods or services to the City.

      2. The offer or submittal being made is genuine and is not collusive or a sham.

      3. that all information contained in this response is truthful.

      4. that the individual responding to this solicitation is duly authorized to submit this response on behalf of the company as its agent and that the company is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded a contract.

      5. that this submittal is made without prior understanding, agreement, connection, discussion, or collusion with any other person, company or corporation submitting a proposal for the same product or service; no officer, employee, elected official, or agent of the City or of any other Company who is interested in said response; and that this Consultant’s Certification with full knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized to do so.

      By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.

       

    • Revisions / Addenda / Questions and Answers (required)

      All answers to questions of substance will be publicly published.
       Consultant is required to review all revisions and answers to questions published.

      Revisions within the Solicitation as well as answers to questions posed through the 'Question & Answer' feature are authoritative and shall be considered an addendum to the Solicitation.

      All information in this Solicitation, including that provided through the 'Question and Answer' feature are incorporated into the Solicitation or any Contract resulting from this Solicitation.

      By checking the box below,  Consultant is confirming that they have reviewed revisions, all answers to questions published and any Addenda up until the bid closing date and have given consideration to all information in preparing your response to this solicitation. Selecting “please confirm” will serve as your electronic signature of acknowledgement.

    • Scrutinized Companies Certification (required)

      The Consultant hereby certifies under penalty of perjury, as of the date of this response to provide goods and services to the City, that has not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List as defined in Section 287.135, Fla. Stat., is not engaged in business operations in Cuba and Syria; and has not engaged in a boycott of Israel and has not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List created after October 1, 2016 and during the term of any contract awarded under this Solicitation.

      And further certify that the Consultant is duly authorized to submit this certification on behalf of the company as its agent and that the company is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded a contract.

      It is understood that  the contracting officer for the public entity identified in Paragraph 1 above is for that public entity only and, that falsification of this certification may result in termination of the contract, debarment of the company from submitting an offer for a period of three (3) years from the date the certification is determined to be false, civil penalties, and the assessment of attorney’s fees and costs against the company. I also understand that I am required to inform the public entity prior to entering a contract of any change in the information contained in this form.

      By checking the box below, the Consultant agrees to the above statement.

       

    • Subconsultants / Subcontractors

      List all contractors the  Consultant plans to use on this project.  City has the right to accept/reject any subcontractors.

    • Sunbiz Webpage (required)

      In order to be found responsive, upload in this question a copy of your "detail by entity name" pages from Sunbiz.org showing the business name and at least 3 consecutive years that your company has filed an annual report.

      Your attachment should be the same as the attached sample.

       

    • Trench Safety Affidavit

      The  Consultant acknowledges that included in the appropriate Solicitation items of the Solicitation and in the total Solicitation price are costs for complying with the Florida Trench Safety Act, Florida Statute 553.60 et seq..

      If applicable, the  Consultant certifies that all trench excavation done within its control in excess of five feet (5') in depth shall be in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation's Special Provisions Article 125-1 and Sub-article 125-4.1 (TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFETY SYSTEM AND SHORING, SPECIAL-TRENCH EXCAVATION).

      Will trenches be used in completing the scope?

    • Vendor Application

      If you haven't worked for the City (by receiving a check) within the last two years please download, complete, and upload the attached vendor application and attach with your submittal.  

      This does NOT guarantee that you will be awarded any contract.  In the case that you are awarded a contract or PO as a result of this solicitation this application may be forwarded to Accounts Payable.

    • W-9

      Please upload a current W-9 form.

    • Electronic Pricing Table (required)

      Would you like to have bidders respond to an electronic pricing table through OpenGov?

      Some examples of when to say "yes":

      1. This is a quote for goods or commodities
      2. An Invitation to Bid
      3. Predefined line items in a Request for Proposal

      Some examples of when to say "no"

            A. When the respondent uploads their own pricing table as part of a criteria.

    • Separate Fee Proposal Upload (required)

      If you are NOT using the Electronic Pricing Table option, will you want your bidder to separate a Price Proposal from the rest of their Response? You'll want to do this if you open your bids initially WITHOUT showing price, and then come back in after a technical evaluation to unseal pricing later.

    • Solicitation Type (required)

      Choose One:

    • Local Vendor Preference / MBE (required)

      Is Local Vendor Preference and Minority Business Enterprise a factor in this solicitation?

      In order for this to be yes, the solicitation must be 100% locally funded.  

    • Supplier title (required)

      The Supplier a/k/a...

    • General Conditions include: (required)
    • Substantial Completion (required)

      Enter the number of Days from the Notice to Proceed/Purchase Order to substantial completion.

    • Final completion (required)

      The Work will be substantially completed within 25 calendar days from the date when the Contract Time commences and finally completed within ____ consecutive calendar days from the date when the Contract Time commences to run.

      Example: 30

    • Liquidated Damages-Substantial: (required)

      City and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) Contractor shall pay City ($_____) for each day that expires after the time specified. 

       

      Example: 60 

    • Liquidated Damages-Final Completion: (required)

      if Contractor shall neglect, refuse or fail to complete the remaining Work within the Contract Time or any proper extension thereof granted by City, Contractor shall pay City ($____) for each day that expires after the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment. 

      Example: 5,000

    • Licenses/Certifications (required)

      Are there any special Licenses/Certifications required to complete this project?  If there are none enter "N/A"

    • What are the minimum qualifications for respondents?
      1. 1. The Consultant(s) shall hold any necessary licenses authorizing them to do business in the State of Florida.

        2. Neither Consultant nor any principal, officer, or stockholder shall be in arrears or in default of any debt or contract involving the City, (as a party to a contract, or otherwise); nor have failed to perform faithfully on any previous contract with the City.

        3. Consultant is required to inform the City of any relevant legal or ethical issues. Specifically, they need to disclose:
        •   Judgments: Any court decisions against them.
        •   Pending Lawsuits: Any legal actions that are currently underway.
        •  Criminal Activities: Any criminal conduct, especially if it involves moral turpitude (actions that are morally reprehensible).

        Consultants will be given a chance to explain or provide additional information regarding these issues if applicable. This allows them to clarify any concerns and provide context.

        To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Consultant must be prepared to submit within five (5) days of City’s request written evidence, such as financial data, previous experience, present commitments, and other such data as may be called for. Each Solicitation must contain evidence of the Consultant’s qualifications to do business in the State of Florida, or covenant to obtain such qualification, prior to award of the contract.

        The awardee will be required to maintain the Minimum Qualifications Requirements, as presented during selection, if selected and awarded the contract, during the term of the Contract and any contract renewals.

    • Vertical Construction (buildings vs roadway or utilities) (required)
    • Local Minority Business Enterprise Related (required)

      Is this solicitation City funded 100% AND construction related?

    • Direct Material Purchase (required)

      Will this project involve a direct material purchase?

    • Project Related Fees (required)

      The Public Bid Disclosure Act, as defined in Florida Statutes Section 218.80, mandates that local governmental entities must disclose all permits and fees—such as license, permit, impact, and inspection fees—that Supplier titles will need to pay before or during construction. This ensures transparency in the bidding process for public contracts.

      Bidding documents must list all relevant fees that Supplier titles are expected to pay. If the final project price isn’t fixed upfront,

    • Total Contract Time (Design-Build) (required)

      Enter the total number of calendar days to complete the total project (design and construction phases).

    • Design and Permitting Phase (Design-Build) (required)

      Enter the number of Days for completion of the design and permitting phase.

    • Construction Phase (Design-Build) (required)

      Enter the number of days to final completion of the construction phase.

    • Trench Safety (required)

      Is there an expectation that any trenches of 5' deep of greater be dug during this project? 

    • Architect/Engineer (required)

      Is there an Architect or Engineer working on this project?

    • Current Capacity Certification (required)

      Should the Current Capacity Form be used for this project?

      Are we wanting to know what other projects the Supplier is currently working on and if they have the staff to handle this project?

    • FUNDING SOURCE: (required)

      Where MIGHT the funding be coming from for this project?

      FEDERAL includes HMGP, HUD, FEMA reimbursement.

      STATE includes FDEP, FDLE

      you may choose more than one.

    • Federal Agency Name (required)

      What is the name of the Federal Agency that is funding, or partially funding, this project?

    • Does Build America, Buy America apply to this solicitation? (required)

      Contractors to use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials that are produced in the United States in a manner that  complies with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement
      for federally funded projects that involve construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs. 

    • Davis-Bacon Act (required)

      Is this solicitation federally funded AND under the requirements of Davis-Bacon?

      • Davis-Bacon applies to federally funded construction projects over $2000.
      • FEMA-Public Assistance grants ARE exempt from Davis-Bacon
    • FEMA Reimbursable (required)

      Is this a FEMA reimbursable project?

    • Have you attached the Grant Approval Checklist in the Attachment section? (required)
    • Housing over $200,000 (required)

      Doe this solicitation involve HUD funding over $200,000, for housing construction, rehabilitation, or other public construction? 

    • Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) (required)

      An Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) is required for all grant funded projects.  (ie FEMA, CDBG-DR, HUD, FDOT)   Attach an ICE under the attachment section of the intake form.

    • SRF Funding (required)

      Does any portion of the funding include State Revolving Fund (SRF)? 

    • Project account number (required)
    • Do you want a Pre-Submission Meeting? (required)
    • Is the meeting mandatory or non-mandatory? (required)
    • Meeting is usually held one-week after issuance . If you'd like it later, specify a desired date. (required)

      If one-week after is ok, note N/A.

    • Will the Pre-Submittal meeting be on-site or in City Hall? (required)
    • Does this solicitation involve web-based services? (required)
    • Has this been approved by the appropriate person? (required)

      Attach approval under the Attachment section / internal documents.

    • Have City funds been approved for this project? (required)
    • Provide approved budget amount: (required)
    • Project General Ledger Account Number: (required)

      Account number must be 14 digits!

    • Advertising account number (see details) (required)

      Account number must be 14 digits!   Please provide G/L account regardless of amount. 

      1) Any construction project over $100,000;

      2) All alternative funded projects require advertising.

    • Insurance (2025) (required)

      Does this solicitation involve: (check all that apply)

    • Provider Name (required)
    • Provider's Email Address (required)
    • Provider's Mailing Address (required)
    • Provider's Phone Number (required)
    • Provider's Point of Contact (required)
    • Solicitation Title and Number (title, #) (required)
    • Contract Amount ($xxxx.xx) (required)
    • Agency Name (required)

      This solicitation is submitted on behalf of the...

    • Effective Date of the Contract (required)

      This contract is effective...

    • Contract Term (required)

      What is the term of this contract?

    • Agency Full Name (required)

      Select the full name of the agency this solicitation id for:

    • Governing Body (required)

      Choose proper term:

      If City choose "Council"

      If CRA choose "Advisory Board"

    Key dates

    1. April 22, 2026Published
    2. May 27, 2026Responses Due

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