C002-DEMO_AND_EROSION_CONTROL.pdf

This is a demonstration and erosion control specification document for Orange County, Florida's Parks Downey Park Septic Systems Removal and Sanitary Sewer Improvement project (Y26-719), an estimated $950,000 sealed bid solicitation. The project involves the complete removal of an existing 40-year-old septic system and installation of new sanitary sewer infrastructure at Downey Park in Orlando, including gravity collection lines, four new private lift stations with submersible grinder pumps, approximately 2,200 linear feet of force main piping (2-inch to 3-inch HDPE), and connections to an existing private lift station operated by Orange County Parks. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 11:00 am and 11:30 am respectively at Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32825. Work shall commence within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, with Substantial Completion required within 270 consecutive calendar days and Final Completion within 300 consecutive calendar days.

The contractor must possess a Type E.C. License for electrical work and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience on comparable projects, with an on-site project superintendent maintaining minimum four years' experience and an active Journeyman's Electrical License. Respondents must submit a bid bond or alternative surety in an amount not less than 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount, and upon contract award exceeding $100,000, Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the contract amount are required. Mobilization costs shall not exceed 10 percent of the estimated total base bid. The project includes a Base Bid for Phase 1 and an Alternate Bid for combined Phase 1 and Phase 2, with respondents required to provide separate lump-sum pricing for each option. The contract will be awarded to the low, responsive, and responsible bidder and is subject to compliance with the 6th Edition Florida Building Code 2017, NFPA 70, and applicable standards from IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM. Retention will be held at 10 percent of all progress payments, with final payment contingent upon submission of asbestos-free material certifications, final lien waivers, and comprehensive closeout documentation including warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings. Funding is provided through county appropriations, and the solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises. Questions must be submitted by Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST.