IFB25-0495_FernCreek_FINAL_ConstructionDrawings.pdf

The file IFB25-0495_FernCreek_FINAL_ConstructionDrawings.pdf is a construction drawing document for the City of Orlando's Fern Creek Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements project (IFB25-0495). The project involves comprehensive sanitary sewer mainline and service lateral improvements between Canton Street and E. Robinson Street, utilizing open-cut excavation and Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining techniques. Key project deliverables include 33 line items covering manhole rehabilitation, pipe repairs, lateral lining, and cleanout installations. The bid submission deadline is August 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid teleconference scheduled for July 31, 2025, at 10:00 am. Potential bidders must submit questions by August 7, 2025, at 5:00 pm, and the project is expected to be completed within 152 days after contract commencement.

The project has an estimated value of $3,200,000 and requires bidders to be licensed Florida contractors with specific qualifications. Contractors must comply with various social and economic requirements, including a Living Wage policy of $15.00 per hour, Davis-Bacon wage rates, and the Responsible Contractor's Policy. A 10% bid bond is required, with performance and payment bonds to be provided upon contract award. Additional requirements include E-Verify compliance, specific insurance standards, and documentation of worker classifications. The solicitation includes set-aside and preference provisions such as a Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) preference and considerations for local business involvement, aimed at promoting diverse contractor participation in the municipal infrastructure improvement project.