Addendum726016HG.pdf

This is Addendum No. 7 to Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-016-HG issued by the City of Leesburg, Florida for the U.S. Highway 27 Water Main Replacement project. The addendum, dated July 27, 2026, revises the tentative calendar of events and establishes updated deadlines for the procurement process. The project involves the replacement of 5.5 miles of existing 10-inch water main pipe with 12-inch C900 PVC pipe along U.S. Highway 27 from Middlesex Road to Highland Lake Boulevard, including installation of fire hydrants, gate valves, air release valves, and fittings, as well as restoration of any disturbed property. The addendum specifies revised bid submission deadlines, with bids now due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and to be opened immediately thereafter via Zoom. Bid specification questions must be submitted no later than Monday, August 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., with addenda to be issued by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Intent to Award Recommendation is scheduled to be issued by Friday, August 21, 2026, with the bid tabulation to occur within two working days of the bid opening. The contract term spans 21 months, with Phase 1 requiring 12 months and Phase 2 requiring 9 months. All bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum as a condition of bid submission.

The engineer's estimate for the project is $7.17 million, comprising $4.66 million for Phase 1 and $2.51 million for Phase 2. Bidders must provide a 5 percent bid guarantee in the form of a cashier's check or bid bond, along with a 100 percent performance and payment bond of the total bid amount. Comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence is required. Payment terms are net 30 days with 90 percent paid upon certification and 10 percent retained until final acceptance and expiration of the two-year maintenance period. The contractor must be a Florida-licensed Certified Contractor and assumes full responsibility for field engineering, surveying, permits (excluding FDOT and FDEP permits obtained by the City), quality control, and testing. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. No set-asides, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Maintenance Bond requirements, Build by America requirements, or minority contracting goals apply to this solicitation.