Deadline for Questions January 15, 2024, 7:00 a.m. EST The Lift Station No. 11 Force Main project consists of the complete installation of a new 24" primary force main along NE 15th Ave, from Master Lift Station No. 11 to the existing 24" DIP stub-out connection at the intersection with NE 18th St. The new line will be composed mostly of 24" HDPE, with segments of 20" DIP, and 16" DIP, adding to a total of approximately 3,800 LF of pipeline. The new force main is proposed to be installed mostly by horizontal directional drilling (HDD), with segments routed under the South Fork of Middle River canal, municipal roads, and Broward County right-of-way. As part of this project, the contractor will be responsible for the complete installation of the new force main, including but not limited to: pipe installation via HDD and open cut, fittings, valves, valve structures, flow meter, MOT, bypass, connection in phases to Lift Station No. 11, erosion and sediment control, HDD contingency plan, necessary restoration, electrical connection of the flow meter to the lift station, and communication/signal setup of flow meter to City of Fort Lauderdale's SCADA system. Due to the pipeline passing through multiple rights-of-way, it is expected that the work performed meets applicable standards of the agencies with jurisdiction. The anticipated time line for this project is six (6) months to substantial completion, with two (2) additional months to final completions and certifications. Address all questions to Ariel Montalvo, Purchasing Coordinator, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305 via email to amontalvo@wiltonamanors.com. Such questions will be answered in the form of an Addendum to the Bid which will be emailed to all known bidders that attended the PreBid Conference and posted to the electronically. Verbal responses will not be given. The deadline for submitting any questionsregarding the bid will be January 15, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. EST. Response to Questions January 24, 2024 The completion schedule for the work is 180 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a Notice To Proceed by the City until substantial completion of the work and 240 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of a Notice To Proceed by the City until final completion of the work. Liquidated damages will be assessed as stated in the Contract. Evaluator Review February 7, 2024 Reference Checks February 7, 2024 Final Ranking and Selection February 15, 2024 Contract Negotiation February 19, 2024 City Commission Approval of Contract March 5, 2024 or later