Request For Letters of Interest - Professional Construction and Dredging Services for Lake Bonnet Drainage Basin Flood Hazard and Debris Mitigation Project

Description

The City of Lakeland (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) will receive formal sealed Letters of Interest (LOI) and Statement of Qualifications and Experience for Professional Construction and Dredging Services as part of this issued Request for Letters of Interest (RLOI) to identify qualified and experienced contractors interested in providing Professional Construction and Dredging Services.  These services are specific to the Lake Bonnet Drainage Basin Flood Hazard and Debris Mitigation Project.  This RLOI is an initial step to gauge interest and gather basic qualifications from potential providers. The information received will assist the City in determining the appropriate next steps for a future solicitation and award.This document is for the purpose of soliciting Letters of Interest only and does not constitute a solicitation for binding bids/proposals/responses or a commitment to award a contract.  All respondents are responsible for the costs associated with preparing materials in response to this RLOI.A.           Period of PerformanceAll work is expected to be completed within twenty-five (25) months. Mobilization is expected to begin within ninety (90) days of the Award and Notice to Proceed. Exact dates are not yet available. This project is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (hereinafter referred to as HUD). HUD has awarded a Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds through the Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce), for mitigation activities authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (HCDA) (42 United States Code (U.S.C.) §5301 et seq.) and applicable implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. part 570 and consistent with the Appropriations Act.On October 27, 2022, following a competitive grant application p