Due to its increasingly worn condition, Sunset Islands 1 & 2 neighborhood homeowners' association (HOA) requested construction modification to their existing security guardhouse (kiosk), which is positioned at the entrance to their neighborhood. In order to initiate the procurement process, the HOA executed maintenance and funding agreements with the City. The project's enhancements entail, but are not limited to, the following deliverables: renovation of the existing Guard House, including the restroom, cooling system, lighting, new roof and the construction of a new Guard House Kiosk in the center of the entrance road (West 29 Street) including widening of the existing median, hardscape improvements and brick pavers, conduits for the HOA’s security system, new security gates, landscaping and irrigation system. Additionally, with respect to funding, the HOA is providing a majority portion of the funding for this enhancement project, in the amount of $448,225.
ITB PROCESS
ITB No. 2019-044-JC was issued on October 18, 2018, with a bid opening date of November 20, 2018. Two (2) addenda were issued. The Procurement Department issued bid notices to approximately 800 companies utilizing direct email blasts and www.publicpurchase.com website. Eighty-seven (87) prospective bidders accessed the advertised solicitation. The notices resulted in the receipt of six (6) responses from: Azulejo, Inc., Caliste Construction, LLC, Stone Concept Miami, Inc., Stonehenge Construction, LLC, TCS Contracting Corp., and Waypoint Contracting, Inc. See tabulation sheet (Attachment A).
The ITB stated that the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of the ITB will be recommended for award. In its due diligence, the Procurement and CIP Departments verified that the lowest responsive bid submitted by TCS Contracting Corp., (“TCS”) met the requirements of the ITB, including:
1. Bid Guaranty: Bidder shall submit, with its bid, either an original bid bond executed by a surety company meeting the qualifications for surety companies as specified in Section 0500, General Conditions, or by certified check, cashier's check.
TCS submitted a bid bond for 5% of the bid amount, as required.
2. Licensing Requirements: Bidder shall be a Miami-Dade County or State of Florida Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida, Division of Business and Professional Regulations to be considered for award.
TCS is State certified as a General Contractor. State license number is: CGC060131 and expires on August 31, 2020.
3. Previous Experience of Bidder (Firm): Bidder should have successfully completed a total of three (3) projects similar in size (1000 square feet) and scope within the last five (5) years.
TCS provided five (5) projects similar in scope, which included: 1) President Hotel: interior and exterior renovations of existing 3-story structure in Miami Beach; 2) Dade County Courthouse: removal of 250kW generator, demolition of concrete structure, installation of new foundation and 500kW generator, plumbing, and electrical work; 3) William Lehman Rail Facility: interior renovations, demolition, concrete, flooring, masonry, plumbing, and electrical work.
Accordingly, TCS has been deemed the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of the ITB. Below is a brief summary of the firm.
TCS Contracting Corp.
TCS has been in business for over 20 years in South Florida. It offers a full range of construction services including general contracting, project management to residential, commercial and telecommunications industries. TCS has successfully completed hundreds of projects including office towers, government facilities, condominiums, and subdivisions, delivering a finished project efficiently, on time, and within projected costs.