ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PANAMA CITY BEACH - WEST END WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

 PCB24-16 BID PACKAGE       CONSTRUCTION PLANS       ADDENDUM No. 1 with Revised Plans

The City of Panama City Beach hereby solicits sealed bids for the West End Water System Improvements project.

This solicitation includes installation of watermain, fire hydrants, gate valves, water service and service lines along Rose Lane, Avenue A, Verona St., Spires St., Herlong St, and Avenue C.  The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and labor to complete the project and structures, and associated restoration.

Bid Documents may be downloaded online at www.demandstar.com or the City’s website at https://www.pcbfl.gov/about-us/rfp-posts-list or by contacting the Purchasing Manager at purchasing@pcbfl.gov starting on October 27, 2023.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received. All bidders shall comply with all applicable state and local laws concerning licensing, registration, and regulations of businesses in the state of Florida. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, with respect to Public Entity Crimes.

Bids will be received until 2:00PM CST on November 29, 2023, at City of Panama City Beach City Hall, 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413.

• Electronic Bids will only be accepted when submitted through the DemandStar’s Bid portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
• Alternatively, one original and one copy along with an electronic copy (USB flash drive) shall be delivered to the City Hall Office at the address below. Any sealed Bid submitted on paper must identify and clearly mark the Bid # PCB24-15 ITB West End Water System Improvements on the package. Receipt of a Bid by any Panama City Beach Office receptionist or personnel other than the City Hall’s front desk does not constitute “receipt” as required by this solicitation. The time received at City Hall shall be conclusive as to the timeliness of receipt.

The City shall award the contract to the lowest fully responsive and responsible bidder; provided, that the City Council may award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest bidder should it find the lowest bidder does not offer the reliability, quality of service or product afforded by such other bidder. Where a bid other than the lowest bid is taken, the City Council shall state the reasons upon which such award was made.

All bidders are invited to attend an OPTIONAL Pre-Bid Meeting at  2:00 PM CST on November 13, 2023 in the Panama City Beach Council Chamber, 17007 Panama City beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413.  Virtual participation is not being offered for this meeting.

Point of Contact for questions will be Carrie Jagers, City of Panama City Beach Purchasing Department; 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413 Email purchasing@pcbfl.gov. Official questions must be submitted in writing no later than 4:00PM CST on November 15, 2023. If a BIDDER initiates communication of any form regarding this solicitation, that act may be grounds for disqualifying the BIDDER from consideration for the Invitation to Bid (ITB).