Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FORT MYERS
AI Summary
The City of Fort Myers seeks a qualified design-build team for design, permitting, and construction services to expand the potable water supply wellfield, including water wells, transmission mains, fiber optic network, and rehabilitation of existing assets. The project requires compliance with regulatory standards and coordination with ongoing water treatment plant upgrades.
The City of Fort Myers is seeking a qualified and responsible progressive design-build team to provide design, permitting, and construction services for expanding the capacity of the potable water supply wellfield. The project includes, but is not limited to, siting, design, and construction of potable water wells, raw water transmission main, and fiber optic communication network. In addition to construction, rehabilitation of existing assets shall be performed. A resource management protocol shall be developed integrating the use of new wells with existing wells. All expansion improvements shall comply with necessary regulatory and code requirements, including but not limited to City of Fort Myers Building and Utilities Departments, SFWMD, and FDEP. The design-build team will develop a plan and schedule for implementation that optimizes budget, existing resources, seasonal demands, and material delivery.
The project includes coordination with the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant (ROWTP) improvements projects, which is responsible for increasing raw water treatment capacity and ability.
The project will include tasks and activities such as, but not limited to, engineering, design, survey, technical specifications, permitting, inspection and funding support necessary to construct the wellfield expansion. The design-builder is required to comply with all other construction methods for this work, including those to minimize noise, dust, and other impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods. The design and construction services rendered by the design-builder shall result in a complete, functional, and operable project. The project includes the following main elements:
The scope of services shall include all professional engineering services, labor, supervision, quality control, project controls, safety programs, materials, tools, equipment, services, methods and procedures necessary or convenient for the design-builder to fulfill all duties and obligations imposed by the contract documents, which can be reasonably assumed as necessary to fulfill the intent of the contract documents and to provide a complete, functional, and satisfactory project.
The design-builder shall have a responsible and qualified project team that consists of, but not limited to, the following key disciplines and job titles:
The City of Fort Myers owns and operates a Public Water Supply (PWS) system that includes the use of raw groundwater sourced from the Upper Floridan Aquifer (UFA) from a collection of raw water production wells, a single Water Treatment Plant (WTP) that employs a reverse osmosis treatment process, three ground storage tanks (GST) at the WTP, two Water Storage Facilities (WSF) located in the communities, and a potable water distribution system.
In 2022, the City hired an engineering firm to design an upgrade to the WTP including, but not limited to: expansion of existing capacity from 12 to 15 MGD, upgrade of the existing electrical system including backup power generation and improvements to the SCADA system. Construction activities commenced in the Spring 2025.
This response is submitted by an authorized representative of Design-Builder who hereby declares and affirms the following:
By submitting the Design-Builder affirms that:
By selecting “YES”, the Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder if this solicitation is awarded to the Design-Builder.
If Design-Builder 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.
The Design-Builder 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
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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
Does the Design-Builder have any confidential or proprietary information in this response?
Please list any information in the response that the Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder's must disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the City. Further, all Design-Builder's must disclose the name of any City employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of the Design-Builder'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.
Design-Builder 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
The Design-Builder 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.
Pursuant to Section 287.1351 of the Florida Statutes and FAR 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
The Design-Builder certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:
By checking “Yes", the Design-Builder acknowledges, agrees and certifies under penalty of perjury to the above statement.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 287.087 the Design-Builder certifies that they:
By checking the box below, the Design-Builder acknowledges and agrees, under penalty of perjury, to the above statement.
The City will not intentionally award City Contracts to any Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder, 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
If the Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder represents and warrants that Design-Builder, Design-Builder’s subcontractors, and Design-Builder’s implementer, if any, is not under investigation for violation of such statutes.
In order to be responsive, Design-Builder 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.
Design-Builder 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 Design-Builders 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder’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 Design-Builder acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
All answers to questions of substance will be publicly published.
Design-Builder 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, Design-Builder 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.
The Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder agrees to the above statement.
List all contractors the Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder 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.
Select the full name of the agency this solicitation id for:
This solicitation is submitted on behalf of the...
The Supplier a/k/a...
Will bonds be required? (Bid, payment, performance)
Is there an expectation that any trenches of 5' deep of greater be dug during this project?
Identify the funding source for this project
Is this solicitation federally funded AND under the requirements of Davis-Bacon?
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.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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