Addendum 9 - Bid Bond Summary

Addendum 9 to ITB-26-16, issued by the City of Port Orange, Florida, pertains to bid bond requirements for the Water Treatment Plant Transfer Pump Station Modifications project. The addendum clarifies that a Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required at the time of bid submittal. Bids are due October 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST, with a non-mandatory pre-submittal conference and site visit scheduled for September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at Port Orange City Hall. The project involves the rehabilitation of three transfer pump stations serving the North, Central, and South treatment trains, including replacement of six existing vertical transfer pumps with upgraded associated piping, electrical infrastructure, and concrete pump pads. The contract term is 365 days, with all work anticipated to be funded through the City's capital improvement program.

Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive of transportation, freight, and drayage costs, with no escalator clauses permitted unless specified by the City. Upon contract award, a Payment and Performance Bond equal to 100% of the total contract amount will be required. Bidders must maintain Comprehensive General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability coverage of $1 million, and Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits. Eligible bidders must be Florida-licensed General Contractors with a minimum of three verifiable references from similar projects and current active Sunbiz registration. The City will evaluate bids based on qualifications, experience, and past performance in addition to price considerations.