Pre-Bid_Sign_In_Sheet.pdf

This Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet documents attendance at the non-mandatory pre-bid meeting for the City of Bradenton's Ironwood Water Main Replacement Project held on April 24, 2025. The project involves constructing approximately 5,180 linear feet of water main infrastructure in various sizes (12-inch, 10-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch PVC) using open-cut installation methods, along with installation of gate valves, tapping sleeves, water meters, fire hydrants, and bacteriological sample points. Associated site work includes removal and replacement of asphaltic concrete pavement, concrete curb, and sodding. The bid was released on April 17, 2025, with responses due May 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The project contract time is 270 calendar days for substantial completion and 300 calendar days for final completion.

The sign-in sheet indicates significant bidder interest, with 13 companies attending the pre-bid meeting, including Arox, Murphy Pipeline, Gate Grading, Landmark Services, Accurate Drilling Systems, and C+M Road Builders. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% of the contract amount. The evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The procurement includes a $5,000 cash allowance for quality control testing and offers alternative pricing for grouting existing asbestos cement water mains. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandatory, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business auto policy coverage. The City reserves the right to adjust quantities and negotiate pricing.