SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FORT MYERS
AI Summary
The City of Fort Myers seeks qualified contractors for construction of Phase II of Legacy Island Park, including a docking facility, observation pier, gazebos, and signage.
The City of Fort Myers (City) requests submittals from interested and qualified Respondents to provide:
Construction of Phase II of Legacy Island Park, a City park facility located on an island, upstream of the Business 41 bridge in the Caloosahatchee River. Construction includes a five-slip docking facility, an overwater observation pier, two 16' x 16' gazebos, and signage.
Legacy Island Park is being created by the City of Ft. Myers as a testament to the Dean Family and their contribution of park land to the city. The island is proposed as a recreational destination for boaters seeking a better mooring situation than anchoring out or beaching. This opens up the island for a greater variety of boaters stopping off for a picnic, to explore, or simply rest before pushing on by creating more convenient (and safer) access to the island.
The project was broken down into two phases, the first clearing and improving the upland, installing shoreline stabilization, and planting mangroves which was completed in the summer of 2024. The park survived the onslaught of Hurricane Milton and the restoration continues to thrive. The second phase is the in-water work that includes the observation deck and boat dock. The island is considered part of the blue way in Ft. Myers with access from the downtown Yacht basin and upstream recreational facilities in Shady Oaks Park on Billy’s Creek.
Improvements to Legacy Island Park will provide a unique recreational boating opportunity to the public. The day use docks at the park will provide safe mooring for boaters to explore the island, relax along its shores and shallows, while increasing accessibility for lower mobility citizens who may otherwise not be able to enjoy the river waters off the stern of a boat.
Revised plans
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Please see the attached updated plans and technical specs.
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Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum. Submission deadline has been extended a week. New Submission date: April 7, 2026 2:00 p.m.
This response is submitted by an authorized representative of Contractor who hereby declares and affirms the following:
By submitting the Contractor affirms that:
Submission of a response does not guarantee that the Contractor will receive an award.
By selecting “YES”, the Contractor acknowledges and affirms the previous statements.
By checking Yes/No this will serve as an electronic Signature
If the answer is "No" to the question above, describe the requested updates.
Please provide the name, address, cell phone and email address of person who will serve as the designated representative of the Contractor if this solicitation is awarded to the Contractor.
If Contractor 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.
Please upload your complete proposal in this section.
Note: The fee proposal must be uploaded separately in the designated step that follows.
Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
The Contractor submitting this proposal is: (Select One)
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.
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
The Contractor hereby certified, to the best of their knowledge, that:
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 Contractor 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 Contractor 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.
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:
As a Contractor 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.
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.
This solicitation is partially or wholly funded by CDBG-DR. The Contractor 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 Contractor acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
Does the Contractor have any confidential or proprietary information in this response?
Please list any information in the response that the Contractor 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
Please list any information in the response that the Contractor feels is confidential or proprietary in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
The award of this solicitation is subject to Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. All Contractor's must disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the City. Further, all Contractor's must disclose the name of any City employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of the Contractor'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.
Contractor 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.
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 calendar 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
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 Contractor certifies under penalty of perjury that they will comply with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act requirements.
The Contractor 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.
The Contractor 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, Contractor shall comply with the Federal Labor Standards Provisions set forth in Form HUD-4010.
By checking “Please Confirm” the Contractor certifies under penalty of perjury that they will comply with Davis-Bacon requirements.
Pursuant to Section 287.1351 of the Florida Statutes and FAR 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
The Contractor certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:
By checking “Yes", the Contractor acknowledges, agrees and certifies under penalty of perjury to the above statement.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 287.087 the Contractor certifies that they:
By checking the box below, the Contractor acknowledges and agrees, under penalty of perjury, to the above statement.
The City will not intentionally award City Contracts to any Contractor 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 Contractor 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 Contractor, 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 Contractor 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 Contractor 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.
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.
This Professional Service solicitation is funded in whole or in part by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The forms found under this question are required to be submitted at the time that you submit your proposal.
These forms must be completed and submitted with your proposal in order to responsive. Please download, complete, and upload. Submit within this question.
This solicitation is partially or wholly funded by the federal government.
The Contractor 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 Contractor acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
If the Contractor is using MBE's in the course of this project please download, complete, and upload the attached document.
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 Contractor 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 Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor, Contractor’s subcontractors, and Contractor’s implementer, if any, is not under investigation for violation of such statutes.
In order to be responsive, Contractor must confirm the above statement.
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.
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.
"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.
Contractor please attach any and all licenses/permits issued by the state/county/local authorities that are relevant to completing the scope of work/specification.
All Contractors 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:
The Contractor 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.
The Contractor 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 Contractor’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 Contractor acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
All answers to questions of substance will be publicly published.
Contractor 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, Contractor 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.
Contractor certifies under penalty of perjury that at the time of submittal they are actively registered with www.SAM.gov. That they are not suspended, debarred, or ineligible from entering into contracts with any department or agency of the Federal Government or of the State of Florida, or in receipt of notice of proposed debarment or suspension.
In order to be responsive, the Contractor must attach a copy of their SAM.gov active registration AND the SAM.gov active registration of any subcontractor(s)/subconsultant(s) they will be using during the course of the project.
Registrations must be the same as the attached PDF sample shown in this question.
The Contractor 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 Contractor 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 Contractor agrees to the above statement.
List all contractors the Contractor plans to use on this project. City has the right to accept/reject any subcontractors.
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.
The Contractor 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 Contractor 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 125-1.1 and Sub-article 125-4.1 (TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFETY SYSTEM AND SHORING, SPECIAL-TRENCH EXCAVATION).
Will trenches be used in completing the scope?
Please upload a current W-9 form.
Would you like to have bidders respond to an electronic pricing table through OpenGov?
Some examples of when to say "yes":
Some examples of when to say "no"
A. When the respondent uploads their own pricing table as part of a criteria.
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.
Select the full name of the agency this solicitation id for:
This solicitation is submitted on behalf of the...
Choose proper term:
If City choose "Council"
If CRA choose "Advisory Board"
Choose One:
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.
The Supplier a/k/a...
Enter the number of Days from the Notice to Proceed/Purchase Order to substantial completion.
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
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
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
Are there any special Licenses/Certifications required to complete this project? If there are none enter "N/A"
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.
Is this solicitation City funded 100% AND construction related?
Will this project involve a direct material purchase?
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,
Enter the total number of calendar days to complete the total project (design and construction phases).
Enter the number of Days for completion of the design and permitting phase.
Enter the number of days to final completion of the construction phase.
Is there an expectation that any trenches of 5' deep of greater be dug during this project?
Is there an Architect or Engineer working on this project?
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?
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.
What is the name of the Federal Agency that is funding, or partially funding, this project?
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.
Is this solicitation federally funded AND under the requirements of Davis-Bacon?
Is this a FEMA reimbursable project?
Doe this solicitation involve HUD funding over $200,000, for housing construction, rehabilitation, or other public construction?
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.
Does any portion of the funding include State Revolving Fund (SRF)?
If one-week after is ok, note N/A.
Attach approval under the Attachment section / internal documents.
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.
Does this solicitation involve: (check all that apply)
Q (No subject): What is the Engineering or proposed budget for this project
A: This information is not available at this time.
Q (No subject): Can ZOOM or any other online option be added for non mandatory pre-bid meeting?
A: Yes Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23324809844711?p=5mTCDo7ADKFip9xTGd Meeting ID: 233 248 098 447 11 Passcode: rU7hE6gX ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 239-205-3327,,407648557# United States, Cape Coral Find a local number Phone conference ID: 407 648 557# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
Q (No subject): Will owner provide off the island staging area for storing and loading materials to the barges? If yes what is the location and dimensions?
A: The City does not have an off island staging site available for storing and loading materials to barges. Contractor will have to provide.
Q (Contract Language): Section 4.14.4 . . . if the Contractor otherwise violates, in any substantial way, any provisions of the Contract Documents; City may, after giving the Contractor (and the Surety, if there be one) seven (7) days' written notice and to the extent permitted by laws and regulations, terminate the services of the Contractor, exclude the Contractor from the site and take possession of the Work and of all the Contractor's tools, appliances, construction equipment, and machinery at the site . . . We kindly request updating this clause to the following text: Upon such termination, the City may take possession of the Work and any materials purchased for the Project and to be incorporated into the Work. The City’s right to take possession of the Work shall not extend to the Contractor’s tools, appliances, construction equipment, and machinery ("Contractor Equipment"). The City acknowledges that such Contractor Equipment requires specific operator certifications and licensing, and that the Contractor's Marine General Liability and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) policies expressly prohibit the operation of such equipment by third parties. Consequently, the City shall not detain, seize, utilize, or authorize the use of such equipment by any third party. The City shall provide the Contractor with unhindered access to the site for the sole purpose of demobilizing and removing all Contractor Equipment within seven (7) days of termination.
A: That will need to go through legal review and will take approximately 2 weeks. The review may not be completed until after the submission deadline.
Q (Contract Language, 4.1.3 Physical Conditions, Removal of Debris): Please confirm if the City is aware of any pre-existing materials, debris, or vehicles at the site that could impede project progress. We also kindly request updating this clause to include text such as: The City shall disclose any known site obstructions. Any underwater debris encountered during the project, including, but not limited to, sunken vessels or vehicles, shall be classified as an unforeseen condition. In such events, the Contractor shall submit a written change order detailing the increase in cost and additional days necessary to complete the added scope for approval by the City.
A: No known debris around the island that would affect the execution of either pier or dock installation, or navigation to the island.
Q (Notice of Intent to Award): When is the anticipated date of Notice of Intent to Award?
A: The intent is to have this go in front of City Council May 4, 2026.
Q (ICON Shelters Q 2 - 16x16): Will the city accept ICON Shelter 16x16 - Coastal Protected - exceeds an approved equal to SRP noted on plans https://www.iconshelters.com/ SQ - Square Width: 18.660 Length: 18.660 Steel Coastal Powder Coat (4) Column Design Primary Roof: 24 ga Pre-Cut Multi-Rib Metal Roof Roof Slope: 6:12 8.00' Eave Height Footing By Others Galvanized Hardware 16'x16' Column Spacing We can provide pricing for shelters (and install of the frame/roofing). Local Crew.
A: We do not see an ICON Shelter as equal due to the nature and location of the project. The city declines an ICON Shelter
Q (Contract Time): Section 4.12.5 states that Contract Time commences on the "actual date" of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), while Section 4.12.6 states it commences on the "day indicated" in the NTP. Please confirm that the contract time will commence on the day indicated in the NTP
A: Section 4.12.6 states it commences on the "day indicated" in the NTP; the contract time will commence on the day indicated in the NTP. Please disregard 4.12.5
Q (Signs): There are only a few spec and dimensions for the signs. Can you please provide the size / dimension for the signs and any other specs pertaining to the signs?
A: Please see the updated plan set with sign counts, dimensions, and materials. Also see the Supplemental Technical Specification TS-4.0 Signs for additional information.
Q (No subject): Confirm per bid documents "scope of work 2.2" and schedule of values dock structures, signs and gazebos are included into the bid. Elements of shore protection and living shore line like rip rap, RCP pipe and mangrove plantings, reef balls are not inlcuded into the bid.
A: Project is limited to the items on the Schedule of Values as described on the plan set and in the Supplemental Technical Specifications. The plan set has been revised to note Phase I work that has been completed.
Q (No subject): Are trails included into the bid. If yes please provdie cross section, tonnage of materials? Is excavation and compaction required. Or material will be placed by dumping and spreading?
A: The trails were completed as part of Phase I and are not a part of this ITB
Q (No subject): Drawing 6 says clear 0.53 ac invasive exotics. Is this a part of the bid or contractor will only clear and grub sufficient engogh for structures included into the schedule of values to be built?
A: Clear and grub of exotic invasives was completed as part of Phase I and are not a part of this ITB
Q (No subject): Are conical pile caps black vinyl?
A: Supplemental Technical Specification TS-2.6 confirms that conical piling caps are to be black PVC/HDPE
Q (No subject): Is all dock hardware stainless steel? If yes what grade?
A: Supplemental Technical Specification TS-2.9 describes the hardware materials and grades.
Q (No subject): Confirm no hurricane straps or stringer twist straps are required? How stringer is attached to pile cap?
A: Supplemental Technical Specification TS-2.2 describes the twist straps required to connect the stringers to the pile caps.
Q (No subject): Please provide stringer overlap at pile cap detail. Is it nailed?
A: Supplemental Technical Specification TS-2.2 describes the required overlap of stringers or parameters for scabbing of stringers as an alternate
Q (No subject): For Pier confirm only 3 cross bracings along the walk and no bracing under 10x20 platform?
A: Detail B – Proposed Observation Deck in the Plan Set calls out 3 bents on the access and across the inside of the waterward bent of the terminal platform
Q (No subject): Mooring piles. Confirm no cleats or line holders should be included? If yes what size and material?
A: No cleats or line holders are to be installed on the mooring piles
Q (No subject): Confirm 85 cy Ortona sand beach is not a part of this contract. If yes please add to schedule of values.
A: No sand is to be installed as part of this ITB
Q (No subject): If any of the upland work is required in this contract. Rip rap several sizes, upland walk trails, clearing and grubbing, ortona sand, rcp planters, reef balls, mangrove plants please add them to schedule of values with units like tonnage, square feet, units each. For rip rap if several sizes add one line with tonnage per size.
A: The upland work for this ITB is limited to sign installation and construction of the two (2) gazebos
Q (No subject): What is the material of cross bracing? Timber or composite. Please provide specs.
A: Cross bracing is to be 2”x8” structural plastic as detailed in the Supplemental Technical Specification TS-2.8 and as shown on the typical sections on the Plan Set
Q (No subject): Per TS-3.3 each gazebo will be constructed with a lightning protection system. Please clarify and provide detail for the system. Does this apply to the alternative gazebo item from Superior Recreational Products?
A: As part of the work the contractor will provide a system conforming to NFPA 780, Chapter 5
Q (No subject): Please provide enviromental permits federal and state and geotechnical report. Is rock drilling for piles expected?
A: Rock drilling is not anticipated. The island is a federal dredge spoil island and similar islands in the river where work has been done indicates there is no rock in the vicinity.
Q (No subject): Can Owens Corning Weardeck decking and structural lumber for bracing be approved for the bid ?
A: Owens Corning Lumber Structural Framing in 2x8 is an acceptable alternative for the cross bracing.
Q (No subject): TS-2.5 calls for 4x4 post for hand railing and drawings show 4x6. Please clarify.
A: All posts for the Handrailing are to be 4x6, TS-2.5 has been revised
Q (No subject): Addendum 1 drawings sheet 2 bathymetric survey is missing depth diagram. Provide survey with diagram. Please scale island approprietly and show projectctions of the piers on the bathimetric surveys so we could estimate the length of the pile or provide the deepest mudline elevation for each timber structure in the water.
A: The 3-10-26 revised Bid Plan Set has the depth legend added to sheet 2/13. Contours for the depths are shown on sheet for the Main Dock (sheet 5/13) and the Observation Pier (sheet 6/13). Note that the pile penetration has been revised to a 12’ minimum.
Q (Corporate Seal Requirements): Regarding Section 3.10.6 (listed as 3.12.6), please clarify if a corporate seal is required on all signed documents within the ITB package, or only on specific forms. If specific, please identify which forms require the seal.
A: No, a corporate seal is not required.
Q (No subject): Per TS-2.10 & TS - 3.4 engineer will provide the centerlines of the dock and gazebos. As for the as-builts. Will you require them and if they have to be by Professional Surveyor?
A: Contractor as-builts will be required for any change to the plans that occurs after the contract has been awarded. A professional surveyor is not required.
Q (No subject): Per TS-2.5. Top rail and side rails are 2x6. Drawings show 2x6 only for bottom rail. The rest of the rails and top rail are 2x8. Please calrify. Also spec says "all components.... to be constructed of #1 Southern pine" and later " top rail to be composite. Please clarify each separately if any of the top or side rails are composite.
A: The 2”x8” top rail, 2”x8” side rails, and 2”x6” bottom rail will be of composite material the same as the decking.
Q (No subject): Per TS-2.4 confirm you required testing report from 3d party engineering firm fro dock and mooring pile. For gazebo pile only requires to show 2000 lbs with the gauge to the engineer and 3d party reports and presence are not required?
A: For all type of piling, the Contractor can demonstrate uplift resistance using a properly rated crane gauge. If scheduled to be done in the presence of the Engineering representative no 3rd party reports will be required.
Q (No subject): Confirm clearing and grubbing are excluded from the bid as they were removed from the drawings Addendum 1.
A: Yes, clearing and grubbing are excluded.
Q (Staging): Will the City work with the awarded contractor to secure the old yacht basin from Sunteck for staging? This question was asked in the precon meeting.
A: Contractor will need to secure upland staging on their own.
Q (Bathy): Will an updated bathymetric survey be provided?
A: The addendum contains the most recent bathymetric information. No further updated information is anticipated to be provided.
Q (Island Closed): Will the City close the island during construction. This is recommended
A: The island will be under the selected contractor’s control during the construction. Closing the island is at the discretion of the Contractor. Past experience during Phase I work indicates that keeping people completely off of the island is problematic unless you occupy the island full time, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the construction. Plan accordingly to secure equipment and materials.
Q (Gazebo Engineering): Will any additional engineering be provided for the gazebo construction. The current version appears very basic.
A: A City of Fort Myers contractor recently constructed a similar gazebo at Riverside Community Center working from the same plan. If there was additional engineering required it was done as part of the work and was not a subject to a change order.
Q (No subject): We have received some information on sigs but not on item 13 FWC Acknowledgment Signage. Please clarify location, quanity, type of mount and dimensions on the sign(s).
A: Sheet 13/13 shows all signs required by all agencies, including FWC.
Q (No subject): What is the Engineer estimate?
A: See response to question 1.
Q (Permitting Fees):
A: Is the City waiving the permitting fees for the Legacy Island project? Richard Johnson told us our Tarpons Street / Riverside project permitting fees should have been waived. I did not see any mention of this in the bid paperwork nor any addendums. If the fees are to be included, where in the schedule of values would you like the cost placed? We are expecting the fees to be about $9,000 per the City’s permitting spreadsheet. The City pays all permitting fees.
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