Specifications and Contract Documents For the Floating Dock Replacements For Hickory Point Park Invitation to Bid No

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1 Name of Contractor: Specifications and Contract Documents For the Floating Dock Replacements For Hickory Point Park Invitation to Bid No Issued by: Lake County Water Authority SR 19 Tavares, FL Telephone: (352) Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Bid Deadline is 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016

2 LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY (LCWA) FLOATING DOCK REPLACEMENTS FOR HICKORY POINT PARK PROJECT NAME: Floating Dock Replacements for Hickory Point Park BID NO: LOCATION OF PROJECT: This project will take place at the boat ramp of the Hickory Point Park, located at S.R. 19, Tavares, FL SCOPE OF WORK: The contract work includes the manufacturing and installation of three (3) floating docks at the Boat Ramp of the Hickory Point Park at Lake Harris (please see proposed floating docks diagrams in Appendix A). The contract work also includes the removal of the old floating docks for later use by the LCWA, and the installation of 3 wood pilings (one per dock) to anchor the new docks. The contract will include all labor, materials and equipment to complete the proposed upgrades at the boat ramp. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids in single copy for the work described herein shall be received until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Lake County Water Authority office, S.R. 19, Tavares, Florida , at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. ALL BIDS WHETHER HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED MUST BE AT SAID OFFICE BEFORE THE ABOVE STATED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED. NO EXCEPTIONS. Also see Section 3 - Preparation of Bids below. BID DOCUMENTS: Bid documents are available from the offices of Lake County Water Authority, S.R. 19, Tavares, Florida and are also available in PDF format on-line at Hard copies may be ordered ahead of time for $10 each by contacting the Lake County Water Authority at (352) LCWA BID # Page 2

3 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE 1.1 The Bidder is required to examine carefully the site of the work and other Contract Documents for the work contemplated, and it will be assumed that the Bidder has investigated and is fully informed of the conditions and materials to be encountered, of the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished, and of the requirements of the Contract Documents. 1.2 Each Bidder must inform himself fully of the conditions related to construction and labor under which the work will be performed, and will have inspected the site of the work and will have read and be thoroughly familiar with the specifications and other Contract Documents. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful Bidder of his obligations to furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to carry out the provisions of the Contract Documents and to complete the contemplated work for the consideration set forth in this bid. There is no expressed or implied agreement that the character of the materials have been correctly indicated and Bidders should take into account the possibility that conditions affecting the work to be done may differ from those indicated. 1.3 It is understood by the Bidder that no additional compensation shall be allowed for extra work, unless requested by the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA). 2. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other bid documents will be made to any Contractor orally. Every request for such interpretations should be in writing addressed to Sergio Duarte, Lake County Water Authority at S.R. 19, Tavares, FL , or by to Requests must be received by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instruction will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be posted on the LCWA s website ( not later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, Any addenda or interpretation requested by the Contractor to be express mailed will only be done at the Contractor s expense. Failure of any Contractor to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such Contractor from any obligation under this bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. 3. PREPARATION OF BIDS 3.1 Bids must be submitted on the attached Proposal, which must not be detached from these Contract Documents. All applicable blank spaces to the project being bid in the Proposal must be filled in legibly in ink. The Bidder shall specify the bid price for the work options under the Bid Table. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Bidder, his address, and the name of the project for LCWA BID # Page 3

4 which the bid is submitted. All bids must be either mailed or hand carried to the address as specified above under Receipt of Bids. Facsimile (fax) or electronic submissions ( ) will not be accepted. 3.2 All prospective Bidders are advised that this project is not subject to the Florida Sales Tax. 3.3 All bidders shall complete the following additional forms provided and submit them with their bids: A. Previous similar experience references; B. Public entity crimes statement; C. Drug-free workplace program certification; and D. Equal employment opportunity policy statement 4. Contractor s Insurance Requirements Each vendor shall include in its solicitation response package proof of insurance capabilities, including but not limited to, the following requirements: [This does not mean that the vendor must have the coverage prior to submittal, but, that the coverage must be in effect prior to a purchase order or contract being executed by the AUTHORITY.] An original certificate of insurance, indicating that the awarded vendor has coverage in accordance with the requirements of this section, shall be furnished by the vendor to the AUTHORITY within five (5) working days of such request and must be received and accepted by the AUTHORITY prior to contract execution and/or before any work begins. The vendor shall provide and maintain at all times during the term of any contract, without cost or expense to the AUTHORITY, policies of insurance, with a company or companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, and which are acceptable to the AUTHORITY, insuring the vendor against any and all claims, demands or causes of action whatsoever, for injuries received or damage to property relating to the performance of duties, services and/or obligations of the vendor under the terms and provisions of the contract. The vendor is responsible for timely provision of certificate(s) of insurance to the AUTHORITY at the certificate holder address evidencing conformance with the contract requirements at all times throughout the term of the contract. Such policies of insurance, and confirming certificates of insurance, shall insure the vendor is in accordance with the following minimum limits: General Liability insurance on forms no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Occurrence Form Commercial General Liability policy (CG 00 01) of the Insurance Services Office or equivalent without restrictive endorsements, with the following minimum limits and coverage: Each Occurrence/General Aggregate $1,000,000/2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations $2,000,000 LCWA BID # Page 4

5 Personal & Adv. Injury $1,000,000 Fire Damage $50,000 Medical Expense $5,000 Contractual Liability Included Automobile liability insurance, including owned, non-owned, and hired autos with the following minimum limits and coverage: Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 Workers' compensation insurance based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts in accordance with Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, and/or any other applicable law requiring workers' compensation (Federal, maritime, etc.). If not required by law to maintain workers compensation insurance, the vendor must provide a notarized statement that if he or she is injured; he or she will not hold the AUTHORITY responsible for any payment or compensation. Employers Liability insurance with the following minimum limits and coverage: Each Accident $1,000,000 Disease-Each Employee $1,000,000 Disease-Policy Limit $1,000,000 Professional liability and/or specialty insurance (medical malpractice, engineers, architect, consultant, environmental, pollution, errors and omissions, etc.) as applicable, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 and annual aggregate of $2,000,000. The following additional coverage must be provided if a dollar value is inserted below: Loss of Use at coverage value: $ Garage Keepers Liability at coverage value: $ The Lake County Water Authority, and the Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees, shall be named as additional insured as their interest may appear on all applicable liability insurance policies. The certificate(s) of insurance, shall provide for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice to the AUTHORITY of any change, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the provided insurance. It is the vendor s specific responsibility to ensure that any such notice is provided within the stated timeframe to the certificate holder. If it is not possible for the Vendor to certify compliance, on the certificate of insurance, with all of the above requirements, then the Vendor is required to provide a copy of the actual policy endorsement(s) providing the required coverage and notification provisions. Certificate(s) of insurance shall identify the applicable solicitation (ITB/RFP/RFQ) LCWA BID # Page 5

6 number in the Description of Operations section of the Certificate. Certificate holder shall be: LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, AND THE LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES S.R. 19 TAVARES, FL Certificates of insurance shall evidence a waiver of subrogation in favor of the AUTHORITY, that coverage shall be primary and noncontributory, and that each evidenced policy includes a Cross Liability or Severability of Interests provision, with no requirement of premium payment by the AUTHORITY. The Vendor shall be responsible for subcontractors and their insurance. Subcontractors are to provide certificates of insurance to the prime vendor evidencing coverage and terms in accordance with the Vendor s requirements. All self-insured retentions shall appear on the certificate(s) and shall be subject to approval by the AUTHORITY. At the option of the AUTHORITY, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions, or the vendor or subcontractor shall be required to procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related claims expenses. The AUTHORITY shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money, which may represent a deductible or self-insured retention in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be the sole responsibility of the vendor and/or sub-contractor providing such insurance. Failure to obtain and maintain such insurance as set out above will be considered a breach of contract and may result in termination of the contract for default. Neither approval by the AUTHORITY of any insurance supplied by the vendor or Subcontractor(s), nor a failure to disapprove that insurance, shall relieve the vendor or Subcontractor(s) of full responsibility for liability, damages, and accidents as set forth herein. 5. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS 5.1. The LCWA may consider non-responsive any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with these provisions and may waive any informalities or reject any and all bids Attention is called to the fact that Bidders not only offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed upon the Contract in the form or Contract, but expressly make certain of the representations and warranties made therein. No effort is made to emphasize any particular provision of the Contract, but Bidders must familiarize themselves with every provision and its effect. LCWA BID # Page 6

7 5.3. Bids will be considered irregular and may be rejected if they show omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for, conditions, limitations, unauthorized alternate bids or other irregularities of any kind The LCWA reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities of bids, or to reject any or all bids. Any of the following causes may be considered as sufficient for the disqualification of a Bidder and the rejection of his bid: A. Submission of more than one bid for the same work by an individual partnership, or corporation under the same or different names; B. Evidence of collusion among Bidders; C. Any lack of competency of Bidder will be determined by the LCWA according to the LCWA s bid and protest policy [Lake County Water Authority Resolution ]. D. Lack of responsibility as shown by past work judged from the standpoints of workmanship, progress, compliance with requirements of Contract Documents or other appropriate concern. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT 6.1. The LCWA may choose to award the bid in whole or part as outlined by the options The LCWA may reject all bids or may negotiate the contract with the Bidder with the lowest bid so as to produce a net amount, which is within the available funds An award of the contract will not be made until the necessary investigations of the responsibility of the low Bidders have been made. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsible qualified Bidder whose bid appears to be in the best interest of the LCWA in LCWA s sole discretion. Such award will be made, or all bids rejected, according to Lake County Water Authority Resolution When the Contract has been executed on the part of the LCWA, it shall be forwarded to the CONTRACTOR together with a notice from the LCWA to commence work. The notice to proceed will include the time for completion Failure to follow the bid protest procedure requirements within the established timeframes as prescribed herein [Lake County Water Authority Resolution ] and established by the LCWA shall constitute a waiver of Bidder s protest and any resulting claims. 7. LAWS AND REGULATIONS The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable State laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though herein written out in full. LCWA BID # Page 7

8 8. TIME OF COMPLETION The work shall be completed as outlined in these documents. 9. FLORIDA TRENCH SAFETY ACT: Not applicable to this bid. 10. INDEMNIFICATION Bidder shall defend, save, indemnify and hold harmless the LCWA and its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and demands, losses and expenses, including attorneys fees whether or not litigation is commenced, including, but not limited to, compensation for injuries, sickness, death and/or property damages, including loss of use resulting therefrom, arising in whole or in part from, out of, under, or occurring because of intentional and/or negligent acts or omissions of action by Bidder, Subcontractor, and/or the Contractors of Subcontractors agents, servants, employees, invitees and/or assigns, in the performance or nonperformance of the provisions of work to be contracted. (Rest of page intentionally blank) LCWA BID # Page 8

9 PROPOSAL TO: PROJECT: LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY S.R. 19 Tavares, Florida Floating Dock Replacements for Hickory Point Park The undersigned CONTRACTOR hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the bid as principal or principals is or are named herein, and that no other person than herein mentioned has any interest in this bid or in the contract to be entered into; that his bid is made without connection with any other person, company, or parties making a bid or proposal; and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud. The CONTRACTOR further declares that he has examined the site of the work and is familiar with the project area (boat ramp of the LCWA Hickory Point Park) and informed himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done; that he has examined the floating docks diagrams presented in Appendix A, and specifications for the work and contractual documents relative thereto, and has read all special provisions furnished prior to the submission of bids; and that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed. The CONTRACTOR proposes and agrees, if this bid is accepted, to contract with the LCWA as listed above, in the form specified for the Floating Dock Replacements for Hickory Point Park in full and complete accordance with the shown, noted, described, and reasonably intended requirements of the construction diagrams, specifications, and contract documents, to the full and entire satisfaction of the LCWA or his representative. The CONTRACTOR further agrees to execute (sign) the said contract documents within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of the award of the contract. The CONTRACTOR agrees to commence work (manufacturing / installation of floating docks) under this contract within fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days after the date contained in the written notice to proceed. The Work will be substantially completed within 60 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 70 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. LCWA BID # Page 9

10 The Contractor: A. Acknowledges receipt of: 1. Floating docks diagrams as prepared by for the Lake County Water Authority. 2. Addenda: Number Number Number Number Number Dated Dated Dated Dated Dated B. Has examined the site and all Bidding Documents and understands that in submitting his Bid, he waives all right to plead by any misunderstanding regarding the same. C. Agrees: 1. To hold this Bid open for 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. 2. To enter into and execute a contract with the LCWA based upon the awarded Bid plus any or all additive Bid alternates, if awarded on the basis of this Bid. 3. To accomplish the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 4. To begin work as outlined in this Proposal. D. Acknowledges that the bid is being developed for the Floating Dock Replacements for Hickory Point Park. (Rest of page intentionally blank) LCWA BID # Page 10

11 E. Bidder will complete the work in accordance with the proposed floating docks diagram and guidelines listed in Appendix A, the General Conditions and Specifications and a total lump price. LUMP SUM - PRICE WORK Item Description No. 1 Submittal of PE Sign & Seal Drawings of Proposed Floating Docks 2 Manufacturing of three (3) new floating docks per Appendix A, #4 Sheet 3 Mobilization and Demobilization 4 Removal of three (3) old floating docks at boat ramp for later LCWA use 5 Installation of three (3) new floating docks per Appendix A, #4 Sheet 6 Installation of three (3) wood pilings per Appendix A, #4 Sheet 7 Installation of pilings rollers per Appendix A, #4 Sheet Note: The project permit is not part of bid & is the sole responsibility of LCWA Lump sum amount to include the seven (7) tasks listed above: TOTAL $ (total bid words) (total bid numerals) All specific cash allowances are included in the above price. The bids shall cover all costs associated with this work and no additional compensation will be considered for adjustments to any quantities of work. F. All bid items shall include all materials, equipment, labor, taxes, test, surveys, miscellaneous costs of all types, overhead, profit for the items to be complete, in-place and ready for operation as shown and specified. Any item of work for which there is not a Bid item shall be considered incidental to the contract and the cost for such work shall be included in the unit prices. NAME OF CONTRACTOR: ADDRESS: PROJECT MANAGER: TITLE: DATE: OFFICE PHONE: CELL PHONE: ADDRESS: LCWA BID # Page 11

12 The following is a complete list of all of the subcontractors to be used if the undersigned is awarded the contract for this project: TYPE OF WORK SUBCONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS FOR LCWA BID # Page 12

13 PREVIOUS SIMILAR EXPERIENCE REFERENCES The following previous similar experience references are furnished as examples of our capabilities and past performance. They may be freely contacted to confirm the following statements, and any other related information that will confirm our capabilities. (Minimum = 1, maximum = 3 references) 1. Project Name: Project Description and Location: Description of Services that we performed: Contract Cost: Duration: Total Value of Change Orders and Contract Adjustments: Client Name: Client Contact Person: Address: Telephone: FAX: 2. Project Name: Project Description and Location: Description of Services that we performed: Contract Cost: Duration: Total Value of Change Orders and Contract Adjustments: Client Name: LCWA BID # Page 13

14 Client Contact Person: Address: Telephone: FAX: 3. Project Name: Project Description and Location: Description of Services that we performed: Contract Cost: Duration: Total Value of Change Orders and Contract Adjustments: Client Name: Client Contact Person: Address: Telephone: FAX: (Rest of page intentionally blank) LCWA BID # Page 14

15 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION (3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 1. This sworn statement is submitted to Lake County Water Authority [Print name of the public entity] by [Print individual's name and title] for [Print name of entity submitting sworn statement] whose business address is and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement):. 2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph (1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any RFP or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph (1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjuring trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph (1)(a), Florida Statutes means: 1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or 2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph (1) (e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which RFP or applies to RFP on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity. 6. I understand that 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 RFP, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a RFP, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit RFP, proposals, or replies 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 s for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted. 7. Based on vendor list information and belief, the statement, which I have marked below, is true in relation to the entity submitting this LCWA BID # Page 15

16 sworn statement [Indicate which statement applies.] Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity, nor any contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant for this contract, has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list [attach a copy of the final order] I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. Entity Name: Date: Printed Name: Authorized Signature: LCWA BID # Page 16

17 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION Drug-free Workplace Program Requirements: Pursuant to Section , Florida Statutes, whenever two or more RFP which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a RFP received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. In order to have a drug-free workplace program, a business shall: 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. 2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the person's or entity's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, available drug counseling, rehabilitation, employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under RFP, a copy of the statement specified in subsection 1 (above). 4. In the statement specified in subsection 1 (above), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or services that are under RFP, solicitation, or contract, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere and violation of Chapter 893 or any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, or a violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five days after such conviction. 5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, if such is available in the employee's community, any employee who is so convicted. 6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section. The undersigned hereby certifies that the business named below has implemented and maintains a Drug-free Workplace Program in compliance with the requirements of Section , Florida Statutes. Entity Name: Date: Printed Name: Authorized Signature: Note: If your business meets the requirements of Section , Florida Statutes, complete and return this form with your RFP. LCWA BID # Page 17

18 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of (Contractor) (Name of firm) to provide equal employment opportunity to present and prospective employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to merit or performance. The Contractor will take affirmative action when necessary to achieve equal employment opportunity in selection and all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin, or any other extraneous consideration not directly and substantively related to merit or performance. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Hiring, employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, recall, rates of pay, benefits and other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Authorized Representative Date Title LCWA BID # Page 18

19 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Floating Dock Replacements for Hickory Point Park LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 1. Prior to the manufacturing of the floating docks, the CONTRACTOR shall provide for the approval of the LCWA: Public Engineer (PE) sign and seal drawings of the floating docks with scale dimensions, materials and loadings specs. 2. Contractor shall provide complete details on the dock manufacture, materials and installation warranty. 3. The size being proposed for the Floating Docks is approximately 9 x16. The proposed width of the Floating Docks cannot exceed 9.0 ft. because it will interfere with the launching of the boat at the boat ramp. Contractor will be responsible to properly size the floating docks to fit the existing concrete pilings, as well as to properly size the proposed wood pilings. 4. The CONTRACTOR shall secure the floating docks installation area to prevent accidents to the guests of Hickory Point Park. 5. The CONTRACTOR shall provide access to the LCWA s representative for the purposes of monitoring and recording the progress of the work for the duration of the project. Any conflict between the scope of work, specifications, maps, and construction diagrams shall be promptly identified by the CONTRACTOR to the LCWA s Representative for resolution. 6. Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion: Upon receipt of the executed contract, the CONTRACTOR shall commence with work items that may begin immediately such as ordering of materials (i.e. manufacturing of floating docks), mobilizing equipment, and setting up work area or any other preparatory efforts of the CONTRACTOR s responsibility. 7. Area Available to CONTRACTOR: The CONTRACTOR shall confine his storage and other activities related to the work to the area(s) designated by the LCWA. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall provide his own site security. 8. Layout of Work: The CONTRACTOR will take care not to damage the property outside this scope of work. Locations may be removed, added or modified as the LCWA deems necessary, and with the agreement of the CONTRACTOR. 9. Sanitary Facilities: The Hickory Point Park has public sanitary facilities near the boat ramp - project area. 10. The CONTRACTOR will provide and maintain during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined herein. The CONTRACTOR will comply LCWA BID # Page 19

20 with all construction permit stipulations, as well as, with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to water, air, and noise pollution. 11. Erosion and sediment Control: During the piling installation, the contractor shall use proper turbidity control methods to protect the lake. 12. Installation of new floating docks shall not exceed 2 weeks. The boat ramp where the installation is taking place can only be closed during weekdays, and must be reopen for the weekends to allow public access. 13. CONTRACTOR s Schedule: The CONTRACTOR s Schedule shall be submitted to the LCWA s representative no later than ten (10) calendar days after Notice to Proceed. 14. Liquidated Damages. The CONTRACTOR will have fifteen (15) calendar days to begin work after receiving the Notice to Proceed and must complete all work within the time required by the Agreement. OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the essence of this Agreement, and that OWNER will suffer financial loss if the work is not begun and completed within the times specified in the Agreement. OWNER and CONTRACTOR, also, recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving the actual loss suffered by OWNER if the Work is not begun and completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER One Hundred Fifty dollars ($150.00) for each calendar day that expires after the time specified for initiation of the work and for completion of the work as specified in the Agreement until the work is complete. 15. Payment: Upon completion of the project, the CONTRACTOR will submit to the LCWA an invoice for the services rendered based on the lump sum amount and quantities detailed under the Contract. LCWA 16. Equipment: The CONTRACTOR shall provide, operate, and maintain for the project any portable equipment necessary to complete the work outlined in Appendix A. It is the CONTRACTOR s responsibility to determine the correct size/dimension of the proposed floating docks and pilings, as well as any accessory equipment (i.e. piling rollers) to complete the project as proposed. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all required PPE for their staff, and PPE will be worn at all times. CONTRACTOR shall be equipped with any tools necessary for the project. LCWA BID # Page 20

21 APPENDIX A DIAGRAMS & SPECIFICATION PROPOSED FLOATING DOCK REPLACEMENTS FOR THE BOAT RAMP AT HICKORY POINT PARK Sheet Index 1. Project Location: West Boat Ramp-Hickory Point Park 2. Pictures of Floating Docks at West Boat Ramp 3. Existing Floating Docks Diagram 4. Proposed Floating Docks Diagram & Specifications LCWA BID # Page 21

22 Sheet #1 Project Location: West Boat Ramp at Hickory Point Park (27341 SR 19 Tavares, FL 32778) LCWA BID # Page 22

23 Sheet #2 Pictures of Existing Floating Docks at West Boat Ramp Side View of the Floating Docks Front View of a Floating Dock LCWA BID # Page 23

24 Sheet #3 NOTE: THIS DIAGRAM IS NOT TO SCALE AND SHOWS ONLY THE APPROXIMATELY DIMENSIONS OF THE EXISTING FLOATING DOCKS AT THE WEST BOAT RAMP LCWA BID # Page 24

25 Sheet #4 (Round or Square) Required Specs. & Accessories for Each Floating Dock Marine grade, 6061-T6 welded aluminum E channel frame Aluminum float (pontoon float system) ~18 freeboard and ~40 PSF live load Slip resistant aluminum decking with four(4) cleats Pressure treated pine fender & vinyl P bumper on 3 sides, corners included 2 each, internal 4-roller pile guides for the two (2) existing concrete Pilings 1 each, external hoop and roller pile guide for the new wood piling Wood pilings will be: 8 in diameter and #1 pressure treated lumber. The suggested length of the pilings will be approx. 23 ft. (10 ft. below the lake bottom + 9 ft. water depth + 4 ft. above water to compensate for lake fluctuation = 23 ft.). It be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to verify the water depth at the floating docks prior to ordering the pilings. NOTE: THIS DIAGRAM IS NOT TO SCALE AND ONLY SHOWS THE PROPOSED DIMENSION FOR THE NEW FLOATING DOCKS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PROPERLY SIZE THE DOCK TO FIT THE EXISTING CONCRETE PILINGS & NEW WOOD PILINGS LCWA BID # Page 25