Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · LEON COUNTY
AI Summary
Leon County seeks a qualified contractor to construct sidewalks along Old St. Augustine Road in two locations, including additional related construction work. Mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 1, 2026. Bids due July 21, 2026. Project is federally funded with MWSBE participation goals and local business preferences.
Leon County is seeking the services of a single qualified contractor to construct a sidewalk along Old St. Augustine Road in two seperate locations.
1) South side of the road from Winchester Lane to west of Blairstone Road Intersection.
2) North side of the road from east of Blairstone Road intersection to Paul Russell Road. Additional services will be driveway, regrading, culvert extension, boardwalk, handrail, and other associated work.
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am in the Leon County Purchasing conference room located at 1800-3 North Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Fl. 32308. Attendance is mandatory to be eligible for award.
The Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting may be attended virtually via Teams
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261135279820738?p=HXIOYl1Gr05ozJlsvC
Meeting ID: 261 135 279 820 738
Passcode: kL2Wr9LE
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting may be attended in person or virtually via Teams.
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining throughout the contract period any licenses required pursuant to the laws of Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, or the State of Florida.
If the bidder is operating under a fictitious name as defined in Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, proof of current registration with the Florida Secretary of State shall be submitted with the bid. A business formed by an attorney actively licensed to practice law in this state, by a person actively licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation or the Department of Health for the purpose of practicing his or her licensed profession, or by any corporation, partnership, or other commercial entity that is actively organized or registered with the Department of State may submit a copy of the current licensing from the appropriate agency and/or proof of current active status with the Division of Corporations of the State of Florida.
The Minority Women Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Policy of the City of Tallahassee, Leon County Government, and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency applies to this solicitation. This solicitation has a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division.
All respondents, including MBE firms, and WBE firms will meet the project specific goal(s) or demonstrate in their response that a good faith effort was made to meet the project specific goal(s). When a certified MBE or WBE firm is the prime contractor or consultant, the goal is fulfilled for their certification designation and the other portion of the goal, if present, must be fulfilled. For example, if a certified MBE firm responds to a solicitation as a prime contractor, the goal for MBE participation is fulfilled. The MBE prime contractor remains responsible for meeting the goal for WBE participation.
Certified MBE and WBE firms may participate by providing goods or services in support of the project as subcontractors or subconsultants identified on the Respondent and Team Summary Form.
The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. In accordance with Section 287.05701(3), Florida Statutes, in determining whether a bidder is responsible, the County will not request documentation of or consider a bidder’s social, political, or ideological interests, nor give preference to a bidder based on such interests. The County reserves the right to waive any minor irregularity in bids and to award a bid in whole or in part when either or both conditions are in the best interest of Leon County.
Notice of the Intended Decision will be posted on the County website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncountyfor a period of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, which does not include weekends or County observed holidays. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Leon County Policy No. 96-1, Purchasing Policy, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings. Notice of intent of bid protest shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, 1800-3 N. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. The bidder shall be responsible for inquiring as to any and all award recommendation/postings.
Should concerns or discrepancies arise during the bid process, bidders are encouraged to contact the Purchasing Division prior to the scheduled bid opening. Such matters will be addressed and/or remedied prior to a bid opening or award whenever practically possible. Bidders are not to contact departments or divisions regarding the bidder complaint.
Any bid award recommendation may be protested on the grounds of irregularities in the specifications, bid procedure, or the evaluation of the bid. Such notice of intent of bid protest shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director within 72 hours after receipt of the intended recommendation of award and the protestor shall file a formal written bid challenge within 5 business days after the date in which the notice of intent of bid protest has been submitted. The notice of protest shall contain at minimum: the name of the Protestor; the Protestor’s address and phone number; the name of the Protestor’s representative to whom notices may be sent; the name and bid number of the solicitation; and a brief factual summary of the basis of the protest. Failure to file a notice of intent of bid protest or failure to file a formal written bid protest shall constitute a waiver of all rights granted under this section.
Contractor shall, at its sole expense, procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Contractor’s bid.
The terms and conditions associated with this solicitation are as set forth in the Agreement contained in the "Attachments" section of this solicitation. After the award of the solicitation, the County will finalize the preparation of the Agreement and forward it to the Firm awarded the bid, after which the Firm will have five days to execute the Agreement and return it to the County.
Leon County is seeking the services of a single qualified contractor to construct a sidewalk along Old St. Augustine Road in two separate locations.
1) South side of the road from Winchester Lane to west of Blairstone Road Intersection.
2) North side of the road from east of Blairstone Road intersection to Paul Russell Road. Additional services will be driveway , regrading, culvert extension, boardwalk, handrail, and other associated work.
Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, delivery schedule, freight requirements, bid prices and extensions and all general and special conditions of the bid prior to submission. In case of error in price extension, the unit price will govern. Bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov.
Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Bid Conference or Bid opening because of a disability must call the Division of Purchasing at (850) 606-1600 at least five (5) workdays prior to the Pre Bid Conference or Bid opening. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Purchasing Division by calling the Leon County Administrator's Office using the Florida Relay Service which can be reached at 1(800) 955 8771 (TDD).
The construction sequence and design notes are shown on the construction plans. The construction procedures, materials, equipment, and the technical specifications listed herein, shall be in accordance with the following specifications and contract documents:
The Minority Women Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Policy of the City of Tallahassee, Leon County Government, and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency applies to this solicitation. This solicitation has a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division.
All respondents will meet the project specific goal(s) or demonstrate in their response that a good faith effort was made to meet the project specific goal(s). When a certified MBE or WBE firm is the prime contractor or consultant, the goal is fulfilled, however the firm must still submit their properly fill out Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Participation Plan.
Certified MBE and WBE firms may participate by providing goods or services in support of the project as subcontractors or subconsultants identified on the Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Participation Plan.
The maximum cost differential shall not exceed $20,000.00. Total bid price shall include the base bid and all alternatives or options to the base bids which are part of the bid and being recommended for award by the appropriate authority.
For the purposes of this section, "home office" shall mean a business's principal office or headquarters constituting the center for administration and policymaking.
Every procurement for contractual services shall be evidenced by a written agreement. The awarded Bidder will have five calendar days after receipt to acknowledge the purchase order or execute the agreement. The performance of Leon County of any of its obligations under the agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon the availability of funds lawfully expendable for the purposes of the agreement for the current and any future periods provided for within the bid specifications.
The MWSBE Division will deem responses responsive to the MWBE Section of the solicitation if they include a completed MWBE Participation Plan and/or Good Faith Effort documentation.
Please complete an MWBE Participation Plan Form, include the MBE and WBE firms on your Respondent and Team Summary Form, and, if you are unable to meet the project specific goal, complete a Good Faith Effort Form. Failure to provide all MWBE Section Forms in bid submission will result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive.
If you are unable to meet the project specific goal for MBE and WBE participation, you must submit a Good Faith Effort Form documenting your efforts to identify MBE and WBE firms to participate in order for your response to remain responsive to this solicitation.
Any Form of communication, except for written correspondence with the Purchasing Division requesting clarification or asking questions, shall be prohibited regarding a particular request for proposal, request for qualification, bid, or any other competitive solicitation between:
For the purpose of this section, a person’s representative shall include, but not be limited to, the person’s employee, partner, officer, director, consultant, lobbyist, lawyer, relative, or any actual or potential subcontractor or consultant of the person.
The prohibited communication shall be in effect as of the release of the competitive solicitation and terminate at the time the Board, or a County department authorized to act on behalf of the Board, awards or approves a contract, rejects all bids or responses, or otherwise takes action which ends the solicitation process.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to oral communications at any public proceeding, including pre-bid conferences, oral presentations before selection committees, contract negotiations during any public meetings, presentations made to the Board, and protest hearings. Further, the provisions of this section shall not apply to contract negotiations between any employee and the intended awardee, any dispute resolution process following the filing of a protest between the person filing the protest and any employee, communications with the County Attorney or communications with the Purchasing Director.
Violation of this section may result in disqualification from this solicitation and shall be grounds for suspension from doing business with the County.
Respondents needing assistance or guidance with these requirements should contact LaTanya Raffington of the MWSBE Division at Lraffington@oevforbusiness.org OR Shanea Wilks of the MWSBE Division at Swilks@oevforbusiness.org. A directory of certified MBE and WBE firms is available on the OEV website: https://oevforbusiness.mwsbe.com.
The Contractor agrees that unauthorized aliens shall not be employed nor utilized in the performance of the requirements of this solicitation. The County shall consider the employment or utilization of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral termination of the agreement by the County. As part of the bid response to this solicitation, please complete and submit the attached form AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION IMMIGRATION LAWS.
Bidders which obtain solicitation documents from sources other than the County Purchasing Division MUST officially register with the County Purchasing Division in order to be placed on the planholders list for the solicitation. In order to register, you must create an account on the County's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty), browse to the bid, and then click the "Follow" button.
Failure to register through the Purchasing Division (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty) may cause your submittal to be rejected as non-responsive.
The following documentations are provided to Contractor to comply with construction related requirements.
Attachment A: Improvement Plans
Manufacturers' names, trade names, brand names, information and/or catalog numbers listed in a specification are for information and not intended to limit competition. The bidder may offer any brand for which he is an authorized representative, which meets or exceeds the specifications for any item(s). If bids are based on equivalent products, indicate on the bid form the manufacturer's name and catalog number. Bidder shall submit with his bid, cuts, sketches, and descriptive literature and/or specifications. The bidder should also explain in detail the reason(s) why and submit proof that the proposed equivalent will meet the specifications and not be considered an exception thereto. The Leon County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and acceptable. Bids which do not comply with these requirements are subject to rejection. If Bidder fails to name a substitute it will be assumed that he is bidding on, and he will be required to furnish goods identical to bid standard.
This solicitation does not have a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division.
Although MBE and WBE participation is not a requirement for this solicitation, each Respondent is strongly encouraged to secure MBE and WBE firm participation. Respondents needing assistance or guidance with securing MBE and WBE firms should contact LaTanya Raffington of the MWSBE Division at Lraffington@oevforbusiness.org OR Shanea Wilks of the MWSBE Division at Swilks@oevforbusiness.org. A directory of certified MBE and WBE firms is available on the OEV website: https://oevforbusiness.mwsbe.com.
Certified MBE and WBE firms may participate by providing goods or services in support of the project as subcontractors or subconsultants identified on the Respondent and Team Summary Form.
If any addenda are issued after the initial specifications are released, the County will post the addenda on the Leon County website at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty. For those projects with separate plans, blueprints, or other materials that cannot be accessed through the internet, the Purchasing Division will make them available for pick up at the Purchasing Division. It is the responsibility of the Bidder prior to submission of any bid to check the above website or contact the Leon County Purchasing Division at (850) 606-1600 to verify any addenda issued. The receipt of all addenda must be acknowledged on the bid response sheet.
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 bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, 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, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. By submission of a proposal in response to this document, the vendor certifies compliance with the above requirements as stated in Section 287.133, Florida Statutes.
A Combination Payment and Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the estimated project cost shall be supplied by the Contractor at the time of Agreement execution.
Payment and Performance Bonds shall provide that, in the event of non-performance on the part of the Contractor the bond can be presented for honor and acceptance at an authorized representative or institution located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Payment bonds executed as a result of the requirements herein by a surety shall make reference to Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, by number and shall contain reference to the notice and time limitation provisions in Section 255.05, Florida Statutes.
Questions may be submitted directly through the County's e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty. Alternatively, if using email, questions pertaining to bid procedures or regarding the specifications should be addressed to both Melanie Hooley and Melanie Hooley, telephone (850) 606-1600; E-mail: hooleym@leoncountyfl.gov and hooleym@leoncountyfl.gov.
If using email, bidders are requested to send such requests to both representatives of the Purchasing Division. Electronic inquiries are preferred over phone.
Each Bidder shall examine the solicitation documents carefully, including the forms and draft agreement; and, no later than the last day for questions listed in schedule of events, shall make a written request to the County for interpretations or corrections of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which the bidder may discover in the solicitation, including the agreement. The County will prepare a written response to each written question, comment, and recommendation that is delivered to the County prior to the deadline listed in the schedule of events. The County's written responses will be issued in an addendum to this solicitation. The County will not be responsible for oral clarifications. No negotiations, decisions or actions shall be initiated or executed by the proposer as a result of any discussions with any County employee prior to the opening of proposals. Only those communications which are in a written addendum from the County may be considered as a duly authorized expression on the behalf of the Board. Also, only communications from firms which are in writing will be recognized by the Board as duly authorized expressions on behalf of bidders. Each bidder shall be deemed to have waived all questions that are not submitted to the County in compliance with this section.
There is no Minority and Women Business Enterprise aspirational target prescribed for this solicitation. Each Proposer is strongly encouraged to secure MBE and WBE participation through purchase(s) of those goods or services to be provided by others. Each Proposer must take the following affirmative steps to ensure these firms are used when possible:
1. Place qualified small, minority, and woman-owned business on solicitation lists;
2. Assure that such business are solicited when they are potential sources;
3. Divide total requirement, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by such businesses;
4. Establish delivery schedules, where requirements permits, which encourage such business to respond; and
5. Use service and assistance from such organization as SBA, Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.
Proposers that require assistance or guidance with these MBE, WBE, SBE, and DBE requirements should contact Darryl Jones, Deputy Director for the Tallahassee/Leon County Office of Economic Vitality by telephone (850) 300-7567 or by email DJones@oevforbusiness.org. Alternate contacts are MWSBE Coordinators LaTanya Raffington, and Shanea Wilks by email at lraffington@oevforbusiness.org and swilks@oevforbusiness.org.
Each Bidder shall submit Bid Prices and other requested information, including alternates or substitutions if allowed by this invitation to bid, on the proper forms and in the manner herein prescribed. The County's only method of submission is electronically via OpenGov. Bids containing any conditions or irregularities of any kind may be rejected by the County.
Any material submitted to the County that Bidder contends constitutes or contains trade secrets or is otherwise exempt from production under Florida public records laws (including Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) (“Trade Secret Materials”) must be redacted, conspicuously labeled “EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC RECORD PRODUCTION — TRADE SECRET” and the applicable statutory provision for the exemption must be stated. The Bidder is required to also provide an unredacted copy of the redacted information as part of the Bid. If a third party submits a request to the County for records designated as Trade Secret Materials by a Bidder, the County shall refrain from disclosing the Trade Secret Materials, unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or authorized in writing by Bidder. By submitting a Bid, Bidder agrees to indemnify and defend the County and its employees and agents from any and all claims, causes of action, losses, fines, penalties, damages, judgments and liabilities of any kind, including attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and court costs, relating to the nondisclosure of any Trade Secret Materials in response to a records request by a third party.
By providing goods and/or services to the County, the Contractor is obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, “Employment Eligibility.” Compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes., includes, but is not limited to, utilization of the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, and requiring all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. The Contractor affirms and represents that it is registered with the E-Verify system and is using same and will continue to use same as required by Section 448.095, Florida Statutes.
Bids may be electronically withdrawn from OpenGov by the vendor prior to the time fixed for opening. Negligence on the part of the Bidder in preparing the Bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.
The contractors and all subcontractors shall agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief.
Bids will be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the Invitation to Bid. When the specified time has arrived no bids received thereafter will be considered. At the time fixed for the opening of bids, the bid tabulation will be made public and will be posted on the Purchasing Division website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty.
Sealed bids or replies received by the County pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from public records requirements until such time as the County posts an intended decision or until 30 days after opening of the documents, whichever is earlier. If the County rejects all Bids submitted in response to this ITB, the rejected Bids remain exempt from public records disclosure until the County posts an intended decision or until the County withdraws the reissued Bid. Bids received by the County pursuant to this ITB will not remain exempt for longer than twelve (12) months after the County rejects such Bids.
A company is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with Leon County for goods or services of any amount if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.
A company is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with Leon County for goods or services of $1 million or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, created pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or with companies engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.
Bids shall be accompanied by a 5% bid guarantee which shall be a Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check or Bank Draft (no cash, company, or personal checks will be accepted), made payable to the Board of County Commissioners, Leon County, Florida. Such check, bank draft, or bond shall be submitted with the understanding that the bonds will be held until award of bid.
The County reserves the right to hold the Bid Guarantee until after a contract has been entered into or a purchase order has been executed. The accepted Bidders bid bond will be held until execution of the agreement and may be forfeited due to non- performance.
The check or bond shall be submitted with the understanding that it shall guarantee that the Bidder will not withdraw his bid for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. It shall also guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a contract within ten (10) days after he has received notice of acceptance of his bid. In the event of withdrawal of bid, or failure to enter into and fully execute the contract within ten (10) days the contractor may be deemed in to be in default. In such an event, the contractor shall be liable to the County for the full amount of the default.
A company is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with Leon County for goods or services of any amount if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.
As a convenience to bidders, the County has made available via the internet lists of all registered planholders for each bid or request for proposals. The information is available on-line at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty by clicking the "Followers" tab on the the advertisement of the respective solicitation. A listing of the registered planholders with their email address is designed to assist bidders in preparation of their responses.
Pursuant to Section 337.14(1), Florida Statutes, Contractor must certify that the firm has the financial capacity to complete this project.
The County reserves the right to reject all bids when such rejection is in the best interest of the County.
The County and its representatives shall not be responsible for any errors or omission in the ITB. Due care and diligence has been exercised in the preparation of this ITB, and all information contained herein is believed to be substantially correct. Information is subject to review by the successful respondent.
Neither the Recipient nor any of its contractors or their subcontractors shall enter into any contract, subcontract or arrangement in connection with the Project or any property included or planned to be included in the Project in which any member, officer or employee of the Recipient or the locality during tenure or for 2 years thereafter has any interest, direct or indirect. If any such present or former member, officer or employee involuntarily acquires or had acquired prior to the beginning of tenure any such interest, and if such interest is immediately disclosed to the Recipient, the Recipient, with prior approval of the Department, may waive the prohibition contained in this paragraph provided that any such present member, officer or employee shall not participate in any action by the Recipient or the locality relating to such contract, subcontract or arrangement. The Recipient shall insert in all contracts entered into in connection with the Project or any property included or planned to be included in any Project, and shall require its contractors to insert in each of their subcontracts, the following provision:
"No member, officer or employee of the Recipient or of the locality during his tenure or for 2 years thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the proceeds thereof."
The provisions of this paragraph shall not be applicable to any agreement between the Recipient and its fiscal depositories or to any agreement for utility services the rates for which are fixed or controlled by a governmental agency. Contractor must certify the firm has no conflicts of interest.
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officials, officers, employees and agents including but not limited to the Florida Department of Transportation from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, or suits of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of, or due to any acts or omissions of the Contractor, its delegates, employees and agents arising out of or under this Agreement.
The County may, at its sole option, defend itself or require the Contractor to provide the defense. The Contractor acknowledges that ten dollars ($10.00) of the Contract Sum paid to the Contractor, and the promises and covenants herein, constitute sufficient consideration for the Contractor's indemnification of the County, its officials, officers and employees.
It is understood that the Contractor’s responsibility to indemnify and defend the County, its officials, officers and employees is limited to the Contractor’s proportionate share of liability caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, its delegates, agents, or employees.
Recipient agrees to include the following indemnification in all contracts with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, or subconsultants (each referred to as “Entity” for the purposes of the below indemnification)who perform work in connection with this Agreement:
“To the extent provided by law, [ENTITY] shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the [RECIPIENT] and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, including the Department’s officers, agents, and employees, against any actions, claims, or damages arising out of, relating to, or resulting from negligent or wrongful act(s) of [ENTITY], or any of its officers, agents, or employees, acting within the scope of their office or employment, in connection with the rights granted to or exercised by [ENTITY] hereunder, to the extent and within the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the limits set forth in Florida Statutes, Section 768.28. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by [ENTITY] to indemnify [RECIPIENT] for the negligent acts or omissions of [RECIPIENT], its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by [ENTITY] to indemnify the Department for the negligent acts or omissions of the Department, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement.”
The Parties agree to comply with s.20.055(5), Florida Statutes, and to incorporate in all subcontracts the obligation to comply with s.20.055(5), Florida Statutes. It is the duty of every state officer, employee, agency, special district, board, commission, contractor, and subcontractor to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to this section
The bidder shall complete FDOT Forms #375-030-33 and #375-030-34 for the lobbying certification requirement pursuant to 49 CFR part 20.
Complete FDOT Form #575-060-13 pursuant to 23 CFR 635. 112(f) to affirm that bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. Failure to submit the executed statement as part of the bidding documents will make the bid nonresponsive and not eligible for award consideration.
Complete FDOT Form #375-030-32 pursuant to 2 CFR parts 180 & 1200 to certify that no person associated with the firm are presently suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.
In the instance that terms, conditions, specifications, or other instruments are provided by architects, engineers, or persons other than County Procurement concerning the matters herein, then the terms and conditions in this Solicitation document shall prevail over all other terms and conditions.
BIDS MAY BE REJECTED AND/OR Bidder(S) DISQUALIFIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
The terms and conditions associated with this solicitation are set forth in the Agreement contained in the "Attachments" section of this solicitation. By submitting a response, the proposer acknowledges that it has reviewed the Agreement and agrees to comply with and be bound by all terms, conditions, and requirements contained therein.
Leon County objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a proposer, including any terms appearing in documents attached to or incorporated within the proposal. Any such additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect.
Failure to agree to the terms and conditions of the solicitation, including the Agreement, or failure to comply with the solicitation requirements, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a proposal, may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive and rejected.
Provide company name as registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.
Provide the company's FEI/EIN Number.
As the person authorized to confirm this statement on behalf of this firm, I certify that this firm complies fully with DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE Section 287.087, Florida Statutes. See section titled Drug-Free Workplace Requirements for details.
As required by Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, I certify that the firm is not participating in a boycott of Israel.
As required by Section 287.135(5) Florida Statutes, I certify that the firm is not participating in a boycott of Israel, is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, and it does not have business operations in Cuba or Syria
Bidders’ attention is directed to the insurance requirements set forth in the Agreement contained in the "Attachments" section of this solicitation.
I certify that this firm has coverage in place at the required levels or, if awarded, coverage will be in place at the required levels.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
A Bid Bond is required for this project. Please upload your Bid Bond here.
If submitting a Cashier's Check in lieu of a Bid Bond, please scan a copy of the cashier's check, upload here, and also mail the original cashier's check to:
Leon County Government - Purchasing Division
1800-3 N. Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
The mailing must have the Project ID (BC-2026-007 \ Financial Project ID # 453817-1-58-01 \ Federal-Aid Project No. D325 069 B-Federally Funded), the Project Title (OLD ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT),and the Company Name printed clearly on the front of the envelope.
This must be postmarked no later than the date of the bid opening or your bid will be considered non-responsive.
A Payment and Performance Bond will be required for this project of the SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. Please confirm.
Bidders shall complete Certificate of Compliance with Florida Trench Safety Act, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all trenching shoring safety requirements.
Please download the below document, complete, and upload.
Please download the below Bid Price Sheet, complete, and upload.
All Respondents, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firms and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms, must complete and submit the MWBE Participation Plan Form and any required documentation with your responses.
If you are unable to meet the project specific goal for MBE and WBE participation, in additional to the MWBE Participation Plan Form, you must also submit all Good Faith Effort Forms documenting your efforts to identify MBE and WBE firms to participate in order for your response to remain responsive to this solicitation.
To reiterate, regardless of whether you can meet the Goals or not, you must complete and submit the MWBE Participation Plan Form and any required documentation with your responses.
The primary contractor performing the work shall be prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Sidewalks Specialty Class of Work (Work Class 40).
Submit work class pre-qualifications required in the solicitation.
I certify that this firm is licensed by the State of Florida as a Licensed Building or General Contractor pursuant to Section 489.105(3)(a)(b), Florida Statutes.
Please submit the items on the following list and any other items required by any section of this Invitation for Bids. The checklist is provided as a courtesy and may not be inclusive of all items required within this Invitation for Bids.
Please see the Attachments section for all the necessary forms for the bidder to complete for this solicitation. Failure to complete or attach the necessary forms will result in the bidder being deemed nonresponsive.
If necessary, please upload a redacted copy of your submittal.
Please choose the appropriate goal set
Please type the MBE or Aggregate Goal selected above. If selecting "NONE" or "NONE with Federal Funds, skip Questions 2 and 3.
Please type the WBE Goal selected above. If selecting "NONE" or "NONE with Federal Funds, skip Questions 2 and 3.
If NO, then next 2 questions are irrelevant.
The primary contractor shall be licensed by the State of Florida as a
The primary contractor shall be licensed by the State of Florida pursuant to FS 489.105(3)
Prompt a Vendor Question to submit all licenses, certs, work class pre-qualifications, etc.
Click Yes if project is over $200,000 unless the project manager requests to not require a bid guarantee and we receive approval from the County Administrator.
Is this project over $200,000?
Is there a local vendor preference given on this project?
Does this project require inclusion of Trench Safety Act language and forms?
Will you be adding bid specifications in the solicitation itself? If attaching specifications as an attachment, click NO.
Which Pricing Sheet option will you use?
Q (Estimated Budget ): What is the estimated budget?
A: The estimated construction budget for this project is $1,153,229.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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