ITB20261395_Solicitation_Receipt_Log__Bids_Submitted_8.14.26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Receipt Log from the City of Casselberry, Florida Finance Department Procurement Division documenting bids submitted for ITB-2026-1395, the PW 2008 Eastbrook Water Main Replacement Phase I project. The project involves furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to replace approximately 5,000 linear feet of aging water mains with new PVC and HDPE piping throughout the Eastbrook residential community. Work scope includes removal of existing asbestos cement and galvanized mains, installation of 38 fire hydrant assemblies, water service connections, meter boxes, valve installations, directional drilling beneath Eastbrook Boulevard and a drainage canal, asphalt milling and resurfacing of approximately 10,269 square yards, sidewalk and curb replacement, and site restoration. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit occurred on July 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at Lift Station 37, 1238 Eastbrook Boulevard, Winter Park. Bids were due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with City Commission approval anticipated for September 14, 2026. Substantial completion is required within 330 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with final completion 30 days thereafter.

Nine contractors submitted bids ranging from $4,439,172.00 to $9,844,677.00, with the low bid submitted by Cathcart Construction Company - Florida, LLC at $4,439,172.00 and the high bid submitted by APEC, LLC at $9,844,677.00. All bidders submitted the required 5% bid security. The engineer's cost estimate for the project is $9.36 million. This is a federally-assisted construction project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Seminole County, American Iron and Steel requirements, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Bidders must hold a valid Florida General Contractor or Underground Utility Contractor license, demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of experience in similar work, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Contractors are required to make good faith efforts to utilize Minority Business Enterprises and Women's Business Enterprises.