26B-029 biosolids building PVC curtain installation

Marion County Utilities in Florida is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process for the installation of PVC coated polyester curtains around the biosolids building at the Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility. The primary deliverable involves furnishing and installing 18-ounce PVC-coated polyester curtains in a tan/beige color with sliding track assemblies and anchoring systems on all four sides of an approximately 19-by-19-foot building structure, with curtain coverage extending up to 37 feet 11.75 inches in height on certain elevations. Required qualifications include full licensure by the State of Florida, responsibility for obtaining all necessary permits and associated fees, and compliance with OSHA and ADA requirements. The contractor must commence work upon issuance of Notice to Proceed, achieve pre-construction activities within thirty calendar days, substantial completion within thirty days thereafter, and final completion within an additional thirty days, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day assessed for failure to meet each completion milestone. Mandatory submittals include manufacturer specifications prior to material ordering, daily construction reports documenting manpower and activities, video documentation of existing conditions before work commences, monthly progress meeting participation, and final releases of lien from all subcontractors and suppliers. Work hours are restricted to 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved in writing by the engineer. The bid submission deadline is December 23, 2025, with submissions required electronically through Marion County's Bonfire e-procurement portal, and all bids must remain firm for 90 days after the deadline.

The procurement documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contractor must meet substantial insurance requirements including workers' compensation per Florida statute, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 for products and completed operations, and must provide a Bid Bond or cashier's check equal to 5 percent of the base bid with the submission. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, though Marion County reserves the right to award by line item, group, or overall total price based on its best interest and may reject bids based on past performance or other qualification factors. The county has implemented a Visa pcard program offering payment within 72 hours of receipt and acceptance, though standard payment terms default to Net 45 days unless otherwise specified. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents, as compensation is determined through competitive bidding based on line items defined in the Bid Form and Appendix A. A one-year warranty covering all labor, equipment, and replacement parts for faulty design, improper assembly, defective workmanship, and materials is required, commencing upon release of final retainage.