Special_Conditions.pdf

This is a Special Conditions document for Orange County, Florida, for a sealed bid solicitation (Y26-1003) regarding Underdrain Installation & Repair services. The County is accepting sealed bids submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with a submission deadline of 4:00 pm EST on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The contract covers a one-year estimated cost of $3,921,720.00 and a five-year estimated cost of $19,608,120.00. Respondents must create a free OpenGov account at https://procurement.opengov.com/login to submit bids electronically; hand-delivery, mail, telephone, fax, and email submissions will not be accepted and will be rejected if received after the deadline or outside the designated platform. The question and answer module is available for timely inquiries, with a deadline of Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST for submitting questions regarding the solicitation.

The County assumes no responsibility for delays caused by network issues, bandwidth problems, internet outages, or technical difficulties on the respondent's end. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available through multiple channels: live chat (preferred), email at procurement-support@opengov.com, or phone at 1 (650) 336-7167, with service hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm EST. Respondents are advised to commence their upload efforts in a timely manner to ensure compliance with the submission deadline, as the County will not grant extensions based on technical failures or delays incurred by the bidder.