2025HDDPricingResponseForm.xlsx

The document is a detailed pricing response form for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services issued by Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) for a comprehensive infrastructure project in Alachua County, Florida. The solicitation, numbered 2025-103, seeks qualified vendors to perform underground utility installations across water distribution, wastewater collection, gas mains, communication conduits, and electric conduits. The contract term spans from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. Key procurement dates include a September 5, 2025 release, September 16, 2025 deadline for questions, and a September 30, 2025, 2:00 pm response deadline.

The pricing response form provides an extensive unit pricing schedule covering various pipe materials and sizes, including ductile iron, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polyethylene pipes ranging from 2" to 16" in diameter. The document includes line items for carrier pipes, casing pipes, conduits, and additional services such as premium work hours and mobilization. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, and statutory Workers' Compensation. Vendors must submit detailed documentation, including business registration, experience modification rate documentation, OSHA forms, contractor references, and a 5% bid bond, reflecting GRU's emphasis on technical capabilities, safety records, and proven experience in complex underground utility installations.