Seawall, Baywalk, and Landscape Improvements at Jose Marti Park

Scope of Work: The Seawall, Baywalk, and Landscape Improvements at Jose Marti Park is a new construction development project located at 362 SW 4th Street, Miami, FL 33130. The Work consists of furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the installation of turbidity curtains and the replacement of approximately 1,300 linear feet (“LF”) of seawall and baywalk at the park. At a minimum, the scope of work includes: * Partial demolition and disposal of existing bulkhead, articulate concrete block revetment shoreline, coastal debris to include the existing seawall bulkhead, removal of articulated concrete blocks, existing paving on plazas and paths, existing concrete steps and ramps, removal of existing furniture, lighting fixtures, the removal of  palm trees and other trees, relocation of trees to an upland area within the park per tree disposition plan, and relocation of flagpoles and Jose Marti monument. * The replacement of the baywalk and bulkhead include installation of pervious surfaces/materials that are in accordance with the Miami 21 design criteria; living shoreline and associated plantings, drainage infrastructure, and the installation of an outfall structure shall be constructed through the seawall sheet piles;  tidal backflow prevention valves, floating boardwalk, viewing platforms, kayak launch, gangways, ferry dock, maintenance dredging (all work to be performed on landside), solar lighting, seating benches, trash receptacles, planting, irrigation bike racks, signage, and other park amenities. Part of the waterfront improvements fall under Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) ownership and there will be a construction agreement in place with FDOT that will be part of the bidding package. Terms will  require an Unanticipated Findings Protocol for archeological findings. A Construction Engineering Inspections (“CEI”) vendor (under a separate contract) will be on site to monitor construction activities to the area immediately below the I-95 overpass bridge. The Contractor under this ITB contract is required to coordinate with the CEI on construction related matters.
Minimum Requirements: Prospective Bidders shall submit the following with their bid on the Bid Due Date: 1. Have a current Certified General Contractor (“CGC”) license from the State of Florida AND have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience under its current business name. 2. The General Contractor shall demonstrate experience as the Prime Contractor for at least three (3) projects involving the implementation of adaptive re-design in a park of comparable scope, scale, and complexity to the Project, with a construction cost of at least $10 Million, with a minimum of one (1) project completed within the last five (5) years. The General Contractor must have a proven track record of coordination with and between all applicable trades, including but not limited to, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, seawall and baywalk components as it may be required during the construction of the Project. 3. Reference projects must be submitted utilizing Form ITB-GCR and shall demonstrate that the General Contractor: i) was the General Contractor for the project; and ii) self-performed at least ten percent (10%) of the physical labor construction work for the project. At a minimum, the Contractor is responsible for the mobilization of labor and equipment, site security, installation of the project perimeter fence, clearing and grubbing, demolition and disposal of existing drainage and park amenities. 4. The City will solicit business from minority and women owned businesses utilizing the listings available through the U.S. Small Business Administration website (www.sba.gov ).