Once the Procurement Specialist opens the solicitation, the bid tabulations may be viewed immediately on a computer, laptop, cell phone, or any other device with Wi-Fi access Anyone requesting assistance or having further inquiry in this matter must contact the Procurement Specialist indicated in the solicitation, via the Question and Answer (Q&A) platform on the City s online strategic sourcing platform before the Last Day for Questions indicated in the Solicitation This project is located within the Flagler Heights Sewer Basin, in the City of Fort Lauderdale. The work to be accomplished under this contract includes, but is not limited to, the rehabilitation of sewer mains and laterals, as well as ancillary activities as required and related to the rehabilitation process. Licensing Requirements: Contractor must possess an underground utility and excavation license, or a Broward County primary pipeline license, and/or a Certified General Contractor s license. Bid Security: A certified check, cashier s check, bank officer s check or bid bond for FIVE percent (5%) of the bid amount, made payable to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shall accompany each offer. Bid Bonds: Bidders can submit bid bonds Three different ways. 1 ) Bidders may submit bid bonds electronically directly through the City s online strategic sourcing platform using Surety 2000. 2) Bidders may upload their original executed bid bond on the City s online strategic sourcing platform to accompany their electronic bids and deliver the original, signed and sealed hard copy within five (5) business days after bid opening, with the company name, bid number and title clearly indicated. 4) Bidders can mail their bid bond to the Finance Department, Procurement Services Division, 100 North Andrews Avenue, Suite 619, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-1016, before time of bid opening, with the company name, bid number and title clearly indicated on the envelope. NOTE: Bond must be received in Procurement and time stamped before bid opening. It will be the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that its bid is submitted prior to the bid opening date and time listed. Certified Checks, Cashier s Checks and Bank Drafts: These CANNOT be submitted via the City s online strategic souring platform, nor are their images allowed to be uploaded and submitted with your electronic bid. The City of Fort Lauderdale reserves the right to waive any informality in any or all bids and to reject any or all bids. For information concerning technical specifications, please utilize the Q&A platform provided on the City s online strategic sourcing platform. Questions of a material nature must be received prior to the cut-off date specified in the solicitation. Material changes, if any, to the scope of services or bidding procedures, will only be transmitted by written addendum. Bidders please note: No part of your bid can be submitted via FAX. No variation in price or conditions shall be permitted based upon a claim of ignorance. Submission of a bid will be considered evidence that the bidder has familiarized himself with the nature and extent of the work, equipment, materials, and labor required. The entire bid response must be submitted in accordance with all specifications contained in this solicitation Questions deadline: 5/29/23 at 5:00 PM