C201-GRADING_DRAINAGE_BASE_BID.pdf

This is a sealed bid solicitation document issued by Orange County, Florida for the Parks Downey Park Septic Systems Removal and Sanitary Sewer Improvement project (Y26-719). The project involves the 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, and approximately 2,200 linear feet of force main piping ranging from 2-inch to 3-inch HDPE. Key deliverables include removal and abandonment of the existing septic tank and drain fields in accordance with Florida Health Department requirements, installation of lift stations with fiberglass wetwells and dual submersible grinder pumps, erosion control measures including silt fencing and inlet protection, and sodding of disturbed areas with Bahia grass. Electronic sealed bids must be submitted 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. Questions must be submitted by Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST.

The estimated project cost is $950,000.00, with the contract awarded to the low, responsive, and responsible bidder. Respondents must submit a bid bond or alternative surety (Certified Check or Cashier's Check) equal to at least 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount, and upon contract award exceeding $100,000, the contractor must provide Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the contract amount. 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. 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. Contractors must possess a Type E.C. License for electrical work and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience on comparable projects, maintain an on-site project superintendent with minimum four years' experience and an active Journeyman's Electrical License, and ensure compliance with the 6th Edition Florida Building Code 2017, NFPA 70, and applicable standards from IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM. Funding is provided through county appropriations, and the procurement is subject to compliance with federal requirements including the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act.