Transit Bus Stop Shelter & ADA Improvements (FTA)

Scope of Work: Scope includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, permits, incidentals, and services required to provide Transit Shelter and ADA Infrastructure Improvements for the Broward County Transportation Department.   Goal Participation: This solicitation includes participation goals for certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Refer to Special Instructions to Vendors for additional information.
Funding: This project is funded in whole by: 100% FTA Funds
Federal Transit Administration Requirements: The successful Vendor is required to complete all applicable forms found in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Funding Supplement Requirements and Certification.
FTA Buy America Certification: A bidder or offeror must submit to County the appropriate Exhibit 6A: Buy America Certification for Procurements of Steel, Iron, or Manufactured Products, with all bids or proposals on FTA-funded Contracts, except those subject to a general waiver. The form must be completed, signed and submitted at time of solicitation due date in order to be responsive to the solicitation requirements. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Exhibit 6A will be rejected as non-responsive. Vendor(s) must complete the bottom of each form (date, name and signatures as indicated).
County/State License Requirements: In order to be considered a responsive and responsible Vendor for the scope of work set forth in this solicitation, the Vendor must possess a specified license at the time of submittal (refer to Special Instructions for requirements).
Item Response Form: Quantities listed on the Item Response Form are the estimated Initial One-Year Contract Period/Term amount. The sum of all line items will be the Vendor's Initial One-Year Contract Period/Term price.   Basis for Award – Total Bid Award: It is the intent of the County to award this contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder by total bid price. A bidder must bid on all items to be considered for award; otherwise, the bid will be construed as incomplete and may be rejected. Per paragraph 7 of the General Terms & Conditions, the County reserves the right to award as deemed in its best interest.   Bid Guaranty: Each submittal shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid amount (refer to Bid Guaranty, Performance and Payment Guaranties, and Qualifications of Surety Requirements).   Bid Allowance Amounts: This solicitation includes pass-thru allowances. It is not necessary to add your allowance amounts into your bid prices. Periscope will automatically add the allowance amounts indicated to your bid total and will be reflected on final bid tabulation.
Ownership Disclosure: Broward County is collecting entity ownership information for Vendors. This is for informational purposes only and the data will be used for Broward County’s research on possible contracting opportunity disparities. The forms will be maintained separately from all other records of this solicitation and will be accessible only by authorized personnel. The information provided will not be used in determining whether the Vendor will receive a contract award. In accordance with Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, the County may not request documentation or consider a vendor's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor or give preference to a vendor based on the vendor's social, political, or ideological interests.   Submit the form only through the link provided below. Do not submit the form as part of Vendor’s response in Periscope S2G.   Link for form submittal: Ownership Disclosure Form   Questions and Answers: The County provides a specified time for Vendors to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the requirements of the solicitation. All questions or clarification inquiries must be submitted through Periscope by the date and time referenced in the solicitation document (including any addenda).  The County will respond to all questions via Periscope.   Submittals: Vendor MUST submit its solicitation response electronically and MUST confirm its submittal in order for the County to receive a valid response through Periscope. Refer to the Purchasing Division website or contact Periscope for submittal instructions. It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to assure its response is submitted and received through Periscope by the date and time specified in the solicitation. The County will not consider solicitation responses received by other means. Vendors are encouraged to submit their responses in advance of the due date and time specified in the solicitation document. In the event that the Vendor is having difficulty submitting the solicitation document through Periscope, immediately notify the Purchasing Agent and then contact Periscope for technical assistance.
Bid Opening: Broward County conducts bid openings 100% online.
For your convenience, bids will be opened and live-streamed via Cisco Webex Monday through Friday at 2:01 p.m. Joining the Webex meeting will allow you to view the vendors responding to each bid and the bid amount submitted from each vendor. To view the bid opening, click the Join Bid Opening Meeting link below. Results are available in Periscope S2G immediately following bid opening.   Join Bid Opening Meeting   Purchasing Division Website
Recommendations for Award: Recommendations for Award will be posted on the Purchasing Division website. To view recommended vendors, click the Recommendations for Award link below.   Recommendations for Award