Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FORT MYERS
AI Summary
The City of Fort Myers seeks proposals for debris collection, processing, disposal, and recycling services from waterways within city limits under the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant. The RFP emphasizes qualifications, approach, and pricing, with strict compliance to federal and state regulations.
The City of Fort Myers (City) requests submittals from interested and qualified Respondents to provide all labor and materials for the collection, storage, processing, site management, disposal, and recycling of debris from any or all waterways within city limits and required grant documentation for the NRCA Emergency Watershed Protection Grant and other contract documents.
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A statement describing the Proposer’s qualifications and experience in providing the same or similar services as outlined in the RFP Scope of Work. This description should include the names of the person(s) who will provide the services, including any subcontractors, their qualifications, and the years of experience in performing this type of work/services.
A separate written narrative describing the methods and/or manner in which the Proposer proposes to satisfy the requirements of the Scope of Work. Included in narrative form, provide response to the following questions attaching any additional information requested as a separate item via reference.
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.
Select “YES” to acknowledge and affirm the previous statements. Select "NO" to request changes to previous statements. Details can be provided.
By checking Yes/No this will serve as an electronic Signature
If the response to the previous question was "No" describe the requested changes.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 within their response the name of any officer, director, partner or agent who is also an employee or elected official of the City. Further, all Contractor's must disclose the name of any City employee or elected official who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of the Contractor's firm or any of its subsidiaries associated with this project.
The Contractor shall also require and provide the same disclosures for all proposed subconsultants, subcontractors, subrecipients, or other entities that will perform work or provide services under this project. Such disclosures shall include the name of any officer, director, partner, principal, employee, or agent of the subconsultant who is also an employee or elected official of the City, as well as the name of any City employee or elected official who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest in the subconsultant's firm or any of its subsidiaries associated with this project.
The undersigned certifies 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.
Please select "No" if no conflict of interest, as defined above, exists for either the Contractor or any proposed subconsultant associated with this project.
Please select "Yes" if a conflict of interest, as defined above, exists for the Contractor or any proposed subconsultant associated with this project and provide a detailed 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 Respondent certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:
By checking “Yes", the respondent acknowledges, agrees and certifies under penalty of perjury 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.
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 ($35,000) 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 Statutes, 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.
By submitting a response to this Solicitation, the Contractor certifies that:
1. The Contractor has reviewed and understands the Solicitation and all requirements applicable to the requested goods and/or services.
2. The response is genuine, has been prepared independently, and is not the result of collusion, conspiracy, fraud, or any other improper arrangement with any other person or entity.
3. All information, statements, representations, and certifications contained in the response are true, accurate, and complete to the best of the Contractor's knowledge.
4. The individual submitting the response is authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor and has the authority to bind the Contractor to the representations, commitments, and obligations contained in the response.
5. The Contractor is ready, willing, and able to provide the goods and/or services described in the Solicitation and to perform any resulting contract in accordance with its terms and conditions.
6. No employee, officer, elected official, or agent of theCity has solicited or received any gratuity, favor, or thing of value from the Contractor in connection with this Solicitation, except as otherwise permitted by law.
The Contractor understands that any material misrepresentation or omission may result in rejection of its response, termination of any resulting contract, suspension or debarment proceedings, and any other remedies available to the City under applicable law or contract.
By checking the box below, the Contractor acknowledges and certifies the foregoing statements.
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.
By submitting a response to this Solicitation, the Contractor certifies that, as of the date of its response and throughout the term of any resulting contract:
The Contractor acknowledges that this certification is a material representation of fact upon which the Agency will rely in evaluating responses and awarding any resulting contract. The Contractor further acknowledges that, pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, a false certification or subsequent violation of the statute may result in rejection of its response, termination of any resulting contract, ineligibility to contract with public entities for the period prescribed by law, civil penalties, assessment of attorney's fees and costs, and any other remedies available under applicable law.
By checking the box below, the Contractor acknowledges and certifies the foregoing statements.
List all contractors the Contractor plans to use on this project. City has the right to accept/reject any subcontractors.
Contractor must upload a copy of the Contractor's "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 must be the same format as the attached sample.
Your submittal will NOT be accepted without this information.
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?
Contractor must upload a current W-9 form in order to be responsive.
If yes, briefly describe:
Disclosure of AI use will not, in and of itself, be used as a basis to determine responsiveness or responsibility. However, the Contractor remains fully responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all submitted information. Any deficiencies, misrepresentations, or failure to comply with solicitation requirements, whether or not resulting from the use of AI, may result in rejection of the proposal or other remedies as permitted.
If the AI question above was "Yes", please describe below.
Select the full name of the agency this solicitation id for:
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.
This solicitation is submitted on behalf of the...
The Supplier a/k/a...
Is there an expectation that any trenches of 5' deep of greater be dug during this project?
Will bonds be required? (Bid, payment, performance)
Choose proper term:
If City choose "Council"
If CRA choose "Advisory Board"
Include clauses for the following type of solicitation:
Will using Procore software be required?
Identify the funding source for 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?
Does this solicitation involve: (check all that apply)
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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