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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Miami Dade College for asphalt and concrete maintenance, repair services, and other related work. The college intends to prequalify state of Florida licensed certified contractors. The scope of work includes asphalt paving and repairs, concrete paving and repairs, site work, sealing, striping, truncated dome pads, excavation, demolition, utilities, pressure cleaning, paver installation, and astroturf installation and repairs. Key details: - **Submission Deadline:** June 25, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST. - **Submission Method:** Electronically via BidNet Direct. Registration with BidNet Direct is required. - **Questions Deadline:** May 29, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to elizabeth reyes at ereyes3@mdc. edu. - **Contract Term:** Initial term August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two one-year extension options. - **Maximum Annual Value:** Work assigned will not exceed $7,500,**** annually. - **Payment:** Based on fixed price proposals unless Time and Material (T&M) is requested. - **Warranty:** Vendors must warrant all work, labor, and material for one year. - **Evaluation Criteria:** Related experience, references, ability to provide services (staff), and location. - **Mandatory Submittal Requirements:** Include a narrative letter, occupational license (if applicable), copies of licenses, insurance certificates, sworn statement on public entity crimes, and minority/women participation information. - **Cone of Silence:** A strict cone of silence policy is in effect from solicitation release until 72 hours after award recommendation. All communications must be in writing to the designated purchasing department officer. - **Public Records:** All submitted information is subject to Florida's Public Records Law. Suppliers are encouraged to download the bid document from BidNet Direct for complete details.
The bid notice states that all proposal responses must be uploaded to the BidNet site by 3:00 p. m. EST, on June 25th, 2026. Proposals received after 3:00 p. m. on June 25th, 2026 will be deemed nonresponsive and receive no consideration.
The cost of repairs and installation will be based on a fixed price proposal unless time and material TM is requested. Time and material description: Labor rates must be flat hourly rates and must include the cost of programming, coordination, travel, per diem, mileage, overtime, incidentals, part deliveries, environmental fees, fuel, and any other miscellaneous charges.
The vendor must warrant all work, labor, and material under this agreement for one year.
In assigning the work consideration may be given to the firms ability to complete the work in the required time frame and cost, and experience with similar jobs and or pastcurrent performance on other jobs.
The intent of the college is to prequalify and select state of Florida licensed certified asphalt and concrete paving contractors to provide asphalt and concrete maintenance, repair services and other related work outlined in this RFQ.
If the proposer desires to protest the RFQ document, or any of the specifications, requirements, or procedures thereof, the proposer will be required to comply with the Miami Dade College bid protest procedures **** a copy of which is available from the purchasing director at Miami Dade College within seventy-two 72 hours after receipt of the proposal document.
Failure to provide any of the required documents with this bid may result in the vendor being disqualified.
Work assigned under this category will not exceed seven and a half million dollars 7,500,**** in construction costs with annual adjustments to capture consumer price index modifications, under section ****, Florida statutes.
