NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS

This project includes removal of two existing influent screens and installation of three new screens at the City’s wastewater treatment facility. Minor modifications to the existing concrete headworks structure including adding three stop gates, channel repairs and cutting three new openings for screenings discharge.  Quantities are subject to change.  The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and labor to complete the project with the exception of the screens and drop chutes which have been pre-purchased by the City.

Plans and specifications will be available on March 23, 2017 and can be obtained or examined at the City of Panama City Beach Utilities Department at 116 South Arnold Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, with respect to Public Entity Crimes.

There will be no cost for Plans and Specifications (digital copy only on CD).  Partial sets will NOT be issued.

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Central Time, April 18, 2017 at City of Panama City Beach City Hall, 110 South Arnold Road, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413 and will be opened and read publicly immediately thereafter. All Bids shall be submitted in an envelope clearly marked “Sealed Bid – Panama City Beach –WWTF Influent Screens Replacement”.  A Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the total amount of the Bid shall accompany the Bid.  The City of Panama City Beach (“City”) reserves the right to reject any and all Bids.  All Bids shall be firm (including all labor and material prices) for a period of 30 days after opening.

The City shall award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; provided, however, the City reserves the right to award the Contract to a Bidder who is not the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the City determines in its reasonable discretion that another Bid offers the City a better value based upon the reliability, quality of service, or product of such other Bidder.

There will not be a pre-bid conference for this project.  Point of Contact will be Mark Shaeffer, P.E., City of Panama City Beach Utilities Department; 116 South Arnold Road, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413 Email mshaeffer@pcbgov.com.  Telephone (850) 233-5054, extension 2321 or Fax (850) 233-5116.  Each bidder must comply with all applicable state and local laws concerning licensing, registration, and regulations of contractors doing business in Florida.