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Jacksonville staff walk contractors through bidding rules, insurance and change-order process
Summary
City contract specialist Wanda Wilson and staff briefed attendees on BidNet postings, insurance and bond requirements, the $40,000 state GC-license threshold, and how change orders and federal compliance (lead/asbestos, Buy‑American rules) are handled for city-funded projects.
Wanda Wilson, the City of Jacksonville’s contract specialist, told about 40 contractors at the city’s first contracting workshop that the city posts formal solicitations on BidNet and requires precise paperwork for responsive bids, including minority-business forms, correct certificates of insurance and any payment and performance bonds.
"If I already have your certificate of insurance on file, I won't ask for another one," Wilson said, urging bidders to confirm insurance carriers and policy language before returning signed contracts. She warned that formal bids opened improperly may force the city to cancel and re-run the solicitation.
Why it matters: Missing or incorrect paperwork can make a bid nonresponsive, delay award and cost contractors time and…
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