Invitation for Bid (IFB) 
AFI-BP-14-23-PASEO
PASEO PUERTA DE TIERRA FASE I: CALLE DEL TREN
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.
 
The project main objective is to create an urban space for the recreation, enjoyment and service of the general public and to promote cultural, social and economic development of Puerta de Tierra.  The project will consists of a circuit type route connecting Condado and Old San Juan.  The route will provide for a secure pedestrian walkway, an independent and safe bicycle lane, together with the creation of open landscaped spaces.
Phase I will take into consideration infrastructure design upgrades to Calle del Tren: Puerta de Tierra needed for the appropriate operation of the collective transportation system.  There will be significant improvements to the existing 2.86 km street and infrastructure.  Works include but are not limited to: geometric improvements, pavement milling, new pavement works, full depth pavement reconstruction, signage, pavement marking, lighting, new bus stations, new traffic signal system at selected intersections, concrete curbs and sidewalks.  All work to be done in accordance to contract documents.
Bid packages can be collected since February 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. until February 28, 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 Bid Schedule is as follows:





Documents Availability since
 

February 24, 2014
Until February 28, 2014

2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.


Non Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting

February 26, 2014

9:00 a.m.


Non Mandatory Site Visit

February 26, 2014

11:00 a.m.


Questions Deadline

March 5, 2014

4:00 p.m.


Proposal Submittal  Due Date

March 19, 2014

10:00 a.m.

The Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at PRIFA’s offices located at 268 Muhe 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.