AFI-BP-14-35-PASEO 
PASEO PUERTA DE TIERRA FASE II: CONEXIÓN CONDADO - LUIS MUÑOZ RIVERA
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
 
In accordance with Act No. 44 of June 21, 1998, as amended, and Regulations for Procurement 5853 of Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA) for Regulations for Procurement approved September 9, 1998, the PRIFA‟s is requesting competitive bids from contractors, for the project referenced above.
 
Paseo Puerta de Tierra purpose is to create an urban space for the recreation, enjoyment and service of general public and to promote cultural, social and economic development of Puerta de Tierra.  The project will consist of a circuit type route connecting El Condado and San Juan.  The route will provide a secure pedestrian walkway, an independent and safe bicycle lane, together with the creation of open landscaped spaces.
 
Phase II main objective is to enhance the pedestrian connection between El Condado and Isleta de San Juan and to provide a safe bicycle lane, which will be the first stretch of the circuit connecting El Condado to San Juan. Construction and improvements will be performed in approximately one (1) km, along Muñoz Rivera Avenue.  Work includes but is not limited to:  geometric improvements, pavement milling, new pavement works, signage, pavement marking, lighting, new traffic signal system at selected intersections and landscaping.  All work to be done in accordance to contract documents.
 
Bid packages will be available on March 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. until March  20, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at PRIFA’s offices located at 268 Muñoz Rivera Avenue in World Plaza building, Fourth Floor, Hato Rey.  Bid packages will have a non-reimbursable cost of $100.00 payable to the PRIFA with certified check or money order. Payments in cash will not be accepted.

The mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at PRIFA’s offices located at 268 Muñoz Rivera Avenue in World Plaza, 17th Floor Conference Room. 

All formal bids must include a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the maximum bid value.  All bids received, will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Board of Awards at the 17th Floor Conference Room, at the Proposal Submittal Due Date. Additionally, in accordance with Law Number 85 of June 18, 2002, the contractor shall submit an Eligibility Certificate from the General Services Administration. PRIFA reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to recommend to the Executive Director the bid’s award under the most favorable conditions to PRIFA.