Vendor_Analytics.xlsx

This vendor analytics spreadsheet tracks procurement activity for the City of Bradenton, Florida's FY26 Kingston Estates Water Main Improvements project (IFB #26-018MK), documenting engagement metrics for 158 vendors. The project solicits bids for construction of approximately 3,300 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water mains using open-cut methods, including installation of gate valves, fire hydrants, tapping sleeves, service connections, and meter boxes in Manatee County. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a question submission deadline of January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and a bid response deadline of February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. All submissions are required through the OpenGov procurement portal. The analytics show varying levels of vendor interest, with 97 vendors following the opportunity, 89 downloading solicitation documents, 15 formally applying, and 6 submitting bids by the tracking period's end. Notable bidders included American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa; C-Squared Certified General Contractors Inc; DB Civil Construction; Harris-McBurney Company; Landmark Services of Southwest Florida, Inc.; PREEMINENT SOLUTIONS, INC.; R&M Service Solutions, LLC.; and Wrangler Construction.

Qualified bidders must be licensed general contractors with at least two completed projects involving a minimum of 3,000 linear feet of stormwater piping, with one project valued at $1,000,000 or more. A 5% bid bond is required with proposals, and the apparent low bidder must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract amount within five business days for contracts exceeding $200,000. The project budget is estimated between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000 and includes a 10% contingency amount and $2,500 cash allowance for quality control testing. The contract allows a maximum project duration of 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. The City intends to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with no specific set-asides or incumbent vendor identified.