Y26-182_-_Part_G_-_Special_Conditions.pdf

This is a Special Conditions document for Orange County, Florida's Asphalt Milling and Resurfacing with Friction Course and Asphalt Berms project (Y26-182), a comprehensive pavement rehabilitation initiative with an estimated project cost of $125,641,850. The scope of work encompasses the removal and replacement of distressed pavement across multiple Orange County roadways, including approximately 25,000 to 275,000 square yards of SP 12.5 asphalt placement at varying thicknesses, 100,000 to 400,000 square yards of milling at depths ranging from 0.5 to 6 inches, 10,000 to 125,000 square yards of friction course asphalt, 1,200 tons of asphalt berms, and 155,000 linear feet of pavement markings. The project also includes utility adjustments, restoration of striping and markings, traffic control implementation, and site cleanup and disposal. Electronic sealed bids must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 21, 2026. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via WebEx, and timely questions must be submitted through OpenGov's question and answer module by Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The contract will extend for 60 months upon execution.

Pricing shall be submitted on a unit price basis for all line items as specified in the fee schedule, with contract pricing incorporating price escalation provisions based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) at one-year intervals, not to exceed 4 percent annually without special authorization. Prospective bidders must submit either an electronic bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount or an alternative certified or cashier's check of equivalent value; failure to provide adequate surety will result in bid rejection. Upon award, payment and performance bonds equal to the full contract amount are required from the successful contractor. Respondents must be licensed by the Florida Division of Professional Regulation, comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements, maintain drug-free workplace standards, and adhere to non-discrimination and anti-human trafficking provisions. The County will pay permits, licenses, and fees imposed by Orange County agencies; however, the contractor is responsible for obtaining and procuring all other required permits and licenses. The contract incorporates Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Orange County standards, along with comprehensive insurance, bonding, and indemnification requirements. The documents do not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or designated incumbent vendors.