Suwannee State Farmers Market Site Asphalt Paving and Improvements - PROJECT NO.: 1151

The contract involves the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeking competitive bids for sitework improvements at the Suwannee State Farmers Market in White Springs, FL, specifically focusing on milling and removing existing asphalt pavement, installing reclaimed asphalt pavement, re-striping parking areas, grading for drainage, and repairing or replacing bollards. The project includes technical specifications aligned with FDOT standards and Florida Building Codes (2023), with optional add alternates for extruded concrete curbing and seal coating. The work must be phased to minimize operational disruptions, with safety, permits, soil testing, and warranty provisions integral to the scope. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a fixed completion timeline of 120 days from the Notice to Proceed—90 days for substantial completion and 30 days for final completion—emphasizing strict adherence to schedules and quality standards. The procurement process is structured around a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation, where responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total bid determine award. Bidders must submit sealed bids via the Vendor Marketplace portal by October 30, 2025, including detailed bid sheets, references, and certifications, with the Department reserving the right to award a single contract or reject all bids. The contract incorporates federal and state statutes, including compliance with Florida statutes on bonds, employment verification, and debarment, along with federal certifications on lobbying and scrutinized companies. It emphasizes the importance of clear change order procedures, detailed scope of work, and strict adherence to safety, permitting, and quality control requirements, with final acceptance contingent upon on-site inspections, punch lists, and documentation review. Payment procedures involve progress payments based on milestones, with the Department processing requests through the Chief Financial Officer, and all work must conform to FDOT and Florida Building Code standards.