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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJVA Engineering 00(71 L [ P f :VED J�.1NY iS< OAS <s) 222012 3 U = /9 9) * FLO '- Q CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH Newport Fishing Pier and Restaurant Utilities Prepared by: OA Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. t C L E X C E P T I O N A L S O L U T I O N S 1 CGA Project No. 11-4179 City of Sunny Isles Beach Bid No. !TB 12-10-01 August 2012 SECTION 00300 BID FORM Bid of JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. Address 6600 NW 32nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147 Phone 305-696-7902 Sealed bids for the construction of water & sewer, telecommunications (AT&T, ABB), service utilities for the new City of Sunny Isles Beach Newport Fishing Pier and Restaurant Utilities. The scope of work shall include installation of approximately 400 linear feet of an eight (8) inch PVC water main, 70 linear feet of four (4 inch) PVC fire main, fire hydrant assembly and a 60 linear feet of a four (4) inch PVC sewer lateral extension. All paver driveway/ parking area restoration, landscape restoration, curb & gutter restoration, and maintenance of traffic shall be considered and included in this bid. To: CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 The undersigned Bidder has carefully examined the Bidding Documents and the site of the proposed work and is familiar with the nature and extent of the work and any local conditions that may in any manner affect the work to be done. The undersigned Bidder agrees to do all the work and furnish all materials called for by the Bidding Documents, in the manner prescribed therein and to the standards of quality and performance established by the Engineer for the unit price amounts stated in the spaces herein provided, for each of the items or combination of items stipulated. Unit price line items shall include cost of implementing all applicable safety requirements. Bidder acknowledges that estimated quantities scheduled are approximated for the sole purpose of obtaining comparative bids for determination of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid best serves the interest of, and represents the best value to, the Owner pursuant to the criteria set forth in Section 62-8 of the City Code, and that actual quantities required may increase or decrease. Bidder further agrees that payments will be made on the basis of actual quantities placed and accepted in the construction. Bidder acknowledges that price is only a factor in determining the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. BID SECURITY Accompanying this Bid is a certified or cashier's check or a bid bond in the amount of 555% of the bid made payable to the Owner which may be forfeited as liquidated damages if, in the event this proposal is accepted, the undersigned fails to execute the Agreement and furnish and pay for the required performance and payment bonds for the Owner within 10 days after acceptance of the Bid; otherwise said certified or cashier's check or bid bond will be returned to the undersigned. 08/12 00300-1 11-4179 The undersigned Bidder agrees to commence work within 30 days after the date of written Notice to Proceed, and further agrees to substantially complete the work within 90 consecutive calendar days after the date of written Notice to Proceed, subject to such extensions of time allowed by the Conditions of the Contract. The undersigned Bidder also agrees to complete the entire work within 90 days after the Contract time commences to run. The undersigned Bidder agrees that this Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. The undersigned further agrees to forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages for each calendar day elapsing between the date established as the date of final completion and the actual date of final completion of the contract work, the amount of $2,000.00 per calendar day. 08/12 00300-2 11-4179 ADDENDA Bidder acknowledges the receipt of Addendum No.'s 1. (1/13/12,2. , 3. , 4. , 5. Dated thi&0th day oNovember 2012 (month) (year) Contractor: JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. Address: 6600 NW 32nd Avenue SEAL Miami, FL 33147 • Attachments: Subcontractor List Bid Security Trench Safety Act documentation END OF DOCUMENT 08/12 00300-3 11-4179 DOCUMENT 00401 BID BOND BIDDER(Name and Address): JVA ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR. INC. 6600 N.W. 32nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33147 SURETY (Name and Address of Principal Place of Business): WESTERN SURETY COMPANY P. 0. Box 5077 Sioux falls, SD 57117-5077 OWNER(Name and Address): CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 BID BID DUE DATE: 11-13-2012 at 10:00 am PROJECT (Brief Description including Location): Sealed bids for the construction of water & sewer, telecommunications (AT&T, ABB), for the new City of Sunny Isles Beach Newport Fishing Pier and Restaurant Utilities. The scope of work shall include installation of approximately 400 linear feet of an eight (8) inch PVC water main, 70 linear feet of four (4 inch)PVC fire main, fire hydrant assembly and a 60 linear feet of a four (4) inch PVC sewer lateral extension. All paver driveway/ parking area restoration, landscape restoration, curb & gutter restoration, and maintenance of traffic shall be considered and included in this bid. BOND NUMBER: N/A DATE: (Not later than Bid Due Date): 11/13/2012 PENAL SUM: Five Percent of Bid Proposal Submitted (5%) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms printed on the reverse side hereof, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed on its behalf by its authorized officer, agent,or representative. BIDDER SURETY JVA ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR, INC. (Seal) WESTERN SURE OMPANY (SeAI) Bidder's Name" rporate Seal r Surety's Na and par Sea it By: �, Pitribtdc%1T B': - r .lure and Title y gna�Titter Charles J. ,Nielson, Atty.-In- (Attach Power of Attorney) Fact Attest: Attest. Si ature and Title Signature and Title Secretary Note: (1) Above addresses are to be used for giving required notice. (2) Any singular reference to Bidder. Surety. Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable. 08/12 00401-1 11-4179 FISHING PIER AND RESTAURANT UTILITIES UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE Bid Estimated Estimated Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total I. General Conditions 1 Mobilization and Demobilization (Includes general conditions, permit fees, NPDES Compliance, administration, etc.) 1 LS _ 2/Xoo0 ZCCO.CD 2 Maintenance of traffic per FDOT including temporary striping and signage, barricades, barriers, arrow panels, etc. as required, in coordination with FDOT& Sunny Isles Beach Police Department. 1 Ls 3,OcO.CO Acco.CO 3 Utility Location Soft Digs Prior to Excavation 5 EA SCOW 2,Scbtk) Sub-Total General Conditions 115C0.C:0 II. Civil 4 Furnish and Install 8° PVC Water Main (Inclusive of all bends, fittings, appurtenances, backfill, compaction, excavation, bedding, compaction, testing, certification permitting/approval and restoration) 450 LF 56-00 25r2co.co 5 Furnish and Install 12"x8"TS&V On FDOT ROW) 1 LS 4,etc.co 4,803-O0 6 Furnish and Install FH Assembly(complete) (Inclusive of all backfill, compaction, excavation, bedding, compaction, testing, certification permitting/approval and restoration) 1 LS 3,2CO.co 3r20c•co 7 Furnish and Install 8' gate valve in FDOT r/w 1 EA 4,SCO.CO 4,500.Op B Furnish and Install 8"x6"tee 1 EA 45r),03 x.00 9 Furnish and Install 6°gate valve 1 EA 4,20.00 1,2m.00 10 Furnish and Install 4°gate valve 1 EA iAXt co 1.Dm.t O 11 8" DIP fittings (complete w/restraints) 10 EA 2coo.03 2,000.OD 08112 00300-2 Addendum 81 11-4179 FISHING PIER AND RESTAURANT UTILITIES UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE Bid Estimated Estimated Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total 12 Sample Points 3 EA .4,OOD. t 5,cco.00 13 Furnish and Install 1° HDPE Service (Inclusive of saddle, corp. stop, all backfill, compaction, excavation, bedding, testing, certification permitting/approval, restoration and connection at existing bathroom) 90 LF 'x$,00 4r'Eo.co 14 Furnish and Install 5/8" Meter w/backflow 1 LS 3,1tw.0.3 51100.00 15 Furnish and Install 2° HDPE Service (Inclusive of saddle, corp. stop, all backfill, compaction, excavation, bedding, testing, certification permitting/approval, restoration and connection at building service) 90 LF 2o.co 1,ett.CU 16 Furnish and install 1° meter w/backflow 1 LS 6,SOD-tX) 6,Soo Cp 17 Furnish and install 8"x4" Reducer 1 LS 21/4co. u 4co.03 18 Connect and Test 8°WM 1 LS Q,cep.00 2,000.3) 19 Furnish and Install three (3) 2" PVC Communications Conduits(450 LF trench)(Inclusive of all backfill, compaction, excavation, bedding, compaction, and restoration) 1,350 LF (LW 14,2co.co 20 Furnish and Install 4° PVC Clean Out 1 EA 4w.0) '4ct.cO 21 Sidewalk Restoration (per FDOT) 1 LS 41500.00 i,S00.00 22 Curb &Gutter Restoration _ _ 1 LS _ 1500.00 _ 4,SOD.cz 23 Paver Restoration 1 LS 'tj/ .co 25403,00 24 Landscape& Irrigation Restoration 1 LS 3,5oo.0U 3,500.Co 25 Pavement Restoration (per FDOT specs, full lane width 100') 1 LS cm co 6,CDO.e p 26 Sod Restoration 1 LS A,205.06 Vc0.o 27 Pavement Marking Restoration 1 LS A,5rc.tp 'I.`x040 28 Concrete Flume 1 EA $CD(p 50000 29 Flare End Curb 6 EA Ai:041V 4,00.00 Sub-Total Civil 41514CO.00 TOTAL BASE BID(Items I Thru II) StQz w0.c01 OWE H4NOMED -t'Vf_)+tt-tvK�W1o+JND. Nt ►1ut.c cd) poLuse/r'm t.Es ']VL\E.NG, w w a c]nuC¢AGZoi •Iuc Written tl-Zo•It (Contractor) (Date) 08/12 00300-3 Addendum#1 11-4179 FISHING PIER AND RESTAURANT UTILITIES UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE Bid Estimated Estimated Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Additional Alternative 1 Secure site &stand-by for 24 hours (M-F) (up to 4 per 24 consecutive weekdays.) hours 2,400 CO 2 Secure site& stand-by for 5 consecutive weekdays. 3,cCo.R) 3 Furnish and Install 4' DIP Fire Main (Inclusive of all backfill, compaction, excavation, bedding, compaction, testing, certification permitting/approval and restoration) 85 LF G3O.ta7 4 Furnish and Install 4°x4"tee 1 EA 4 .w 4cc.CC 5 Furnish and Install 4" DDCV 1 EA Z2co•w g,2oCO 6 Furnish and Install 4" FDC (Siamese)with check valve 4,01DO.00 2troto.00 7 4" DIP Fittings(complete w/restraints) 10 EA 1$0.00 -245C0.00 8 Connect and Test 4° FDC Line 1 LS '(/g00,c0 VicO to 9 Furnish and Install 4° Sanitary PVC Lateral 60 LF 45.CO 2,gootO 10 Furnish and Install 4" PVC Wye 1 EA 2,(dn.00 2,GW.CO Notes: 1. Quantities are not guaranteed. 2.Unit price adjustments only after 125% increase/decrease. 3.All pricing is inclusive of excavation, installation, material, bedding,compaction, testing, certification, 4. Work includes chlorination Bac Ts. 5. DOH acceptance, MDFR acceptance. 6. Paver& landscape restoration with equal or better material as approved via submitted and sample. 7. Contractor to reuse existing pavers, if new pavers are required sample of material and color match must be 08/12 00300-4 Addendum#1 11-4179 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 1. This sworn statement is submitted to sunny Isles Beach by Jose M. Alvarez, President [print name of the public entity] [print individual's name and title) for JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. [print name of entity submitting sworn statement) whose business address is 6600 NW 32nd Avenue Miami, FL 33147 and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number(FEIN) is 48-1277685 (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: .) 2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statues, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means: 1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or 2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima fade case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity. 08/12 00402-1 11-4179 6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement applies] Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. [attach a copy of the final order) I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRA G OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FO- H•T PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF T ' C•LEN"AR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED To IN•oRM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE TH'.: SHOW AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWOI•F •NY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. A [sign-lure] I Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Nov: in -U 2012 Personally known x vaJ 'ft , OR Produced identification Notary Public - St-oof F ridalf My commission expires 08/23/2013 (Type of identification) Maria G. Gutierrez (Printed typed or stamped s$%%unuuai commissioned name of notary public) * va� Ac'� % : # :a :i*z. 08/12 00402-2 11-4179 DOCUMENT 00403 TRENCH SAFETY ACT (90-96, Laws of Florida) Bidder acknowledges that included in the appropriate bid items of the proposal and in the Total Bid Price are costs for complying with the Florida Trench Safety Act (90-96, Laws of Florida) effective October 1, 1990. The bidder further identifies the costs of such compliance to be summarized below: Trench Safety Unit of Unit Unit Extended Measure Measure (Quantity) Cost Cost (Description) (LFSF) A. Trench Box LF 10 $10.00 $100.00 B. C. D. Total $ 100.00 If applicable, the Contractor certifies that all trench excavation done within his control in excess of five feet in depth shall be in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation's Special Provisions Article 125-1 and Subarticle 125-4.1 (TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFETY SYSTEM AND SHORING, SPECIAL - TRENCH EXCAVATION). Failure to complete the above may result in the bid being declared non-re.pon. - Contractor agrees that the above safety compliances and costs are incl •ed i ',id package. A Signature of Bidd g Contr. for END OF DOCUMENT 08/12 00403-1 11-4179 ' DOCUMENT 00420 INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM BIDDERS GENERAL INFORMATION The Bidder shall furnish the following information. Failure to comply with this requirement may cause its rejection. Additional sheets shall be attached as required. 1. Contractors Name/Address: JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. 6600 NW 32nd Avenue Miami FT 3 147 2. Contractors Telephone Number 305-696-7902 3. Contractors License: CUC1224696 & CGC1516849 Primary Classification: General Contractor & Underground Utilities Contractor 4. Number of years as a Contractor in construction work of the type involved in this Contract: 11 Years 5. List the names and titles of all officers of Contractor's firm: Jose M. Alvarez 6. Name of person who inspected site or proposed work for your firm: Name: Manuel Maquira Date of Inspection: 11/12/2012 7. What is the last project of this nature you have completed? 36" Raw Water Main for Miami-Dade County 8. Have you ever failed to complete work awarded to you: if so,where and why? Never 08/12 00420-1 11-4179 9. Name three individuals or corporations for which you have performed work and to which you refer Daniel Fm Morretti-Village of Pinecrest 305-669-6916 Bart Sanfilipo-Port of Miami 305-347-4988 Nestor Milian-Miami Dade County Public Works- 786-375-0004 10. List the following information concerning all contracts on hand as of the date of submission of this proposal. (In case of co-venture, list the information for all co-ventures). NAME TOTAL CONTRACTED °h OF CONTRACT DATE OF COMPLETION PROJECT CITY VALUE COMPLETION TO DATE See attached detail of active and performed projects for the past five years. (Continue list on inset sheet,if necessary) 11. What equipment do you own that is available for the work? JVA Engineering owns all equipment necessary to perform this job to its completion. 12. What equipment will you purchase for the proposed work? No need to purchase Equipment, JVA owns all equipment necessary. NOTE:Attach additional sheets if required. If requested by the City, the Bidder shall fumish a notarized financial statement, references and other information,sufficiently comprehensive to permit an appraisal of his current financial condition. 08/12 00420-2 11-4179 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS The Bidder SHALL list below the name and address of each Subcontractor who will perform work under this Contract in excess of one-half percent of the total bid price, and shall also list the portion of the work which will be done by such Subcontractor. After the opening of Proposals,changes or substitutions will be allowed with written approval of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Subcontractors must be properly licensed. Work to be Performed Subcontractors Name/Address 1. 2. NO SUBCONTRACTORS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. NOTE: Attach additional sheets if required. 08/12 00420-3 11-4179 VNNY I SC Oc S a F ti 7 V I •a SF 99)* FLOP �P ya. C//Y OF SUS nSO Addendum No.1 CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH Newport Fishing Pier and Restaurant Utilities CITY ITB NO. 12-10-01 To All Bidders: Bidders for the above-referenced project shall take note of the following changes, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. to the Plans and Specifications, which in accordance with the Contract Documents shall become a part of and have precedence over anything shown or described otherwise. Please note that the new opening date will be Tuesday. November 20. 2012 at 10:00 a.m. All Sealed Bids must be received by the City Clerk no later than 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, 11/20/2012 at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center located at 18070 Collins Avenue, 4th floor, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, 33160. Bids received after this time will not be considered. The Bid Document has been replaced in its entirety with the attached. END OF SECTION Tuesday, November 13, 2012 •.. 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I N C November 20, 2012 City of Sunny Isles Beach Attn: City Clerk Re: JVA Engineering Contractors' Past Experience and Corporate References Please allow this letter to serve as an official listing of our active and completed jobs for the past five years. The following list provides corporate References for each project and show professional competency, manpower and financial capability to perform your project identified as ITB No. 12-10-01. The following is an official list of JVA's completed and active projects from private and government sectors and corporate references that can verify our competence and reliability. All of the projects below were fully executed and submitted on a timely manner. JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. provided all manpower, equipment, and maintenance facilities for the completion of these: Tri-C Construction Co, Inc. 100 W. Cypress Creek Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Contact: Chris Lawrence Phone: (954) 677-0356 Fax: (954) 677-0359 2005 Tri - C Construction Co, Inc. - CVS Pharmacy #5897 37th & 199th Completion Date: January 2006 Amount: $371,260.00 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. 2005 Tri - C Construction Co, Inc. - CVS Pharmacy #7131 Kendall & 127th Completion Date: February 2006 Amount: $323,856.31 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. 6600 NW 32nd Ave Miami, FL 33147 Tel: 305-696-7902'Fax: 305-696-7903 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. 2007 Tri - C Construction Co, Inc. - CVS Pharmacy # 6732 87th & Flagler Completion Date: August 2007 Amount: $688,823.45 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, Ind. 1942 Tyler Street Hollywood, FL 33020 Contact: Bill Suarez Phone: (954) 261-0781 Fax: (305) 944-5352 2006 John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, Inc. — Trump Tower II Amount: $288,359.00 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. 2006 John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, Inc. — Trump Tower III Amount: $ 298,024.00 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. MAD Construction Corp. 3930 NW 26th Street Miami, FL 33142 Contact: Alan Janney Phone: (305) 871-6410 Fax: (305) 871-1293 2006 Trademark Metal Recycling Completion Date: January 2007 Amount: $365,820.00 Scope of work: Asphalt Pavement, Drainage Distribution. 2007 3939 NW 25th Street Completion Date: August 2007 Amount: $91,600.00 Scope of work: Storm Water Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. City of Sweetwater 500 SW 109th Avenue Sweetwater, FL 33174 Contact: Antero Espinosa Phone: (305) 221-0411 Fax: (305) 480 3849 2007 Various Locations Improvements (Drainage, Concrete & Asphalt Pavement). Amount: $55,786.25 Completion Date: July 2007 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 1691 Michigan Avenue Suite 400 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Contact: Walter Lugo Phone: (305) 673-2025 Fax: (305) 673-4882 2007 Retail Building 87th & Flagler Completion Date: August 2007 Amount: $3,500,000 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. Village of Pinecrest 12645 Pinecrest Parkway Pinecrest, Florida 33156 Contact: Daniel F. Moretti Phone: (305) 669-6916 Fax: (305) 669-6919 2007 SW 79th Ave Roadway Improvements Completion Date: November 2007 Amount: $280,196.50 Scope of work: Storm Water System, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. 2007 SW 70th Ave Improvements Completion Date: August 2007 Amount: $10,700.000 Scope of work: Storm Water System, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. KM Plaza Construction Services 120 NE 27th Street Suite 600 Miami, FL 33137 Contact: Robert Lalle Phone: (786) 693-8717 Fax: (786) 693-8738 2007 Town Center One at Dadeland Completion Date: December 2008 Amount: $490,000.00 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist., Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. Miami-Dade County Aviation Department 4200 NW 36st Street, Building 5A Miami, FL Contact: Johnny Peterson Phone: MIA- NW 67th Ave & NW 36`h Street Intersection Improvements Completion Date: October 2011 Value: $977,000.00 Scope: Storm Sewer Distribution and Roadway Reconstruction Miami-Dade County-Park & Recreation Department 11395 SW 79th Street Miami, FL 33173 Contact: Dan Crawford Phone: 305-596-4460 Ext: 239 2007 Biscayne Garden Park Improvement Completion Date: November 2007 Amount: $329,601.10 Scope of work: Storm Water Dist., Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. Miami Dade County Public Works Department 111 NW 1 Street Miami, FL 33128 Contact: Jesus Gonzalez Phone: 305 375 2172 2008 WASD Roadway Rehabilitation Contract Completion Date: June 2008 Amount: $323,000.00 Scope of work: Asphalt Pavement Miami Dade County Public Works Department 111 NW 1 Street Miami, FL 33128 Contact: Nestor Melian Phone: 786-375-0004 PTP Pavement Marking Installation Completion Date: October 2011 Amount: $ 356,572.78 Scope of Work: Pavement Markings 2008 97th Ave Roadway Widening Completion Date: January 2009 Amount: $ 514,615.63 Scope of work: Asphalt Pavement, Clearing, Grubbing, Earthwork, Utility Adjustments, Fencing & Guardrail, and Concrete Miami Dade County Water & Sewer Department 3071 SW 38 Ave, Miami, Fl 33146 Contact: Nelson Cespedes Phone: 786 552 8142 Perrine Cutler Ridge Water & Sewer Improvements Completion Date: Active Project Number: TP0067 Amount: $2,254,103.10 Scope of Work: Water Main, Gravity Sewer and Force Main Furnish and Install 36-Inch DI Water Main in NW 87th Ave Completion Date: Active Project Number: T1562 Amount: $907,216.57 Scope of Work: Water Main, Gravity Sewer and Force Main Install 24" DI Water Main Project Number: ER# 15865 Amount: $698,858.67 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Asphalt Pavement NAP Misc.-12 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Number: RPQ T1026 Amount: $ 838,558.26 Scope of work: Gravity Sewer, Force Main, Asphalt Pavement Restoration, Concrete City of South Miami 4795 SW 75th Avenue Miami, FL 33155 Contact: Ajibola Balogun Phone: (305) 668-7355 City Hall 12-Inch Water Main Extension Amount: $217,851.15 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Asphalt Pavement Citywide Resurfacing Project Phase II Project Number: SM-2011-16-PW Amount: $195,788.34 Scope of Work: Road Resurfacing, Milling, Clearing and Grubbing, Asphalt Placement, Retro Reflective Pavement Markers and Striping City of Miami 444 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131 Contact: Eric Rush 2011 Kinloch Storm Sewer Improvements PH-II Completion Date: November 2011 Amount: $898,630.00 Scope of Work: Storm Sewer Distribution and Roadway Reconstruction Port of Miami 1015 North America Way Miami, FL 33132 Contact: Bart Sanfilipo Phone: 305-347-4988 Contact: Juan Bergouignan Phone: 305-347-4974 Scope of work: Various Site and Marine Construction Opa Locka Head Start Facility Amount: $165,000.00 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement. YEMC Construction 14750 SW 24th Street Miami, FL Contact: Carlos Armas Phone: (305) 219 0862 Coral Way Offices Amount: $105,067.50 Scope of work: Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. Gamma Construction 4850 SW 72 Ave Miami, FL 33155 Contact: Jorge Jones Phone: 305 661 1569 Community Bible Baptist Church Amount: 214,417.00 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. VP Construction 7600 Red Rd #128 Miami Fl 33143 Contact: George Perendes Phone: (305) 667- 6060 Valencia Village Amount: $218,276.50 Scope of work: Water Distribution, Storm Water Dist. Sewer Dist., Excavation & Grading, Asphalt Pavement, Concrete Pavement. FDOT 1000 NW 111th Ave, Room 6203 Miami, FL 33172 Contact: John Bolton Phone: 305-654-7019 Fax: 305-654-7020 Roadway Improvements on SR 959 Coral Way to SW 22nd Street Amount $73,932.00 Scope of Work: Drainage, and Asphalt Restoration, Striping and Signage. Alvarez Engineers, Inc. 10305 NW 41 St. Suite 103 Doral, FL 33178 305-640-1345 Waterstone Way Amount $1,054,313.50 Scope of Work: Concrete, Drainage, Asphalt Striping, Manhole, Manhole, Sanitary Sewer, and 8" Water Main Beacon Tradeport Development District Amount $120,000 Scope of Work: Concrete City of OPA-LOCKA 780 Fisherman Street Opa-Locka, FL 33054 Contact: Nasir Mohammad Phone: 786-382-7917 Fax: 305-953-2824 NW 143`d Street Drainage & Roadway Improvements Project Completion Date: Active Project Number: 11-2012100 Amount: $468,644.80 Scope of Work: Installation of new Drainage System, Road Rehabilitation, Repair and Renovations of existing Sidewalks City of Hollywood 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL Contact: Clece Aurelus Phone: 954-805-3681 Fax: 954-921-3258 Distribution Piping Upgrades on N 56th Ave from Douglas Street to Stirling Road to N 58th Ave. Completion Date: Active Amount: $930,000.00 Scope of Work: 8" Water Main and Site Restoration If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Jose M. Alvarez, President JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc. JlittialTar.vor E N G I N E E R I N G CONTRACTOR , INC . JVA ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR, INC. CORPORATE CAPABILITY STATEMENT JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc is a family operated business based in Miami, FL. It was established in 2002 by a Hispanic Minority. This past performance includes successfully managing and implementing projects for a wide variety of public and private sector clients along Southeast United States. It functions as a civil, general, commercial, and industrial contractor. As an CSBE, SBE, DBE and 8(a) Business Development Program certified company with the U.S. Small Business Administration,JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc is capable of implementing public sector contracts, with a bonding capacity of$12,000,000 on a single project and S21,000,000 aggregate allowing JVA to maintain a level of control over quality, schedule, and client relations. JVA Engineering's key personnel have experience completing projects for a number of governmental and non-governmental clients. These include the Miami-Dade County Departments, Broward County Departments, Monroe County Departments Florida Department of Transportation and many more. KEY PERSONNEL Jose M. Alvarez, President, Quality Control Manager Juan C. Cardenas, General Manager Cesar Gonzalez, E.I.T., Estimator, General Project Manager Roger Milian, Superintendent and Site Safety Officer Jenny Fiallo, Office Manager, Quality Control Manager PAST PERFORMANCE Key personnel of JVA Engineering have past performance with the following agencies: Public Sector Florida Department of Transportation City of South Miami Miami-Dade County Public Works City of Sweetwater Miami-Dade County Water& Sewer Town of Medley Department Village of Pinecrest Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Village of Palmetto Bay Miami-Dade County Seaport Monroe County Miami-Dade County School Board Palm Beach County Broward County School Board Broward County City of Miami • Private Sector MAD Construction John Moriarty and Associates of South Alvarez Engineers, Inc Florida CB Richard Ellis KM Plaza Coreland Construction Corp Robertson Properties Gamma Construction Tri-C Construction YEMC Construction CERTIFICATIONS JVA Engineering's personnel maintain current qualifications in construction, safety, programs, equipment, and other areas. The following are a few of the certifications held by various personnel of JVA Engineering: • OSHA Safety Training Course • US Army Corp of Engineers-Quality • AutoCAD Control Manager • Land Development • Traffic Control Supervisor • FDOT Earthwork Level I • Traffic Control Technician • FDOT Asphalt Level I Pursuing Certification: • Earthwork Level 2 • Asphalt Level 2 SERVICES Concrete Division Pavement Division • New Concrete Sidewalks & Walkways • Rotor Milling • Sidewalk extension & repairs • Complete Asphalt Pavement •ADA Compliance Updates • Complete New Roadway Base & •All types of curbs and valley gutters Sub-base preparation • Precast concrete structures • Complete Parking Area construction • Precast concrete wheel stops • General existing Roadway restoration • Stamped Concrete & Brick Pavers Utility Division Striping& Signs Division • Solid Pipes system • Complete installation of traffic sign • Lift Station • Complete traffic striping paint or • Pump Station thermoplastic • Storm Drainage Systems • Water and Sewer Connection Earthwork Division • Sewer Force Main • Land Clearing and Grubbing • Gravity Sewer Main • General Excavation •Water Main • General Grading •Culverts • Fill • Levee • Environmental Remediation • Dikes • Wetland Restorations Equipment Rental Division Transportation Division • Complete line of rentals equipment • Heavy equipment transportation & Dump Trucks for all your hauling needs 2