26B-104 Asphalt Pavement Restoration Services

Marion County Utilities in Florida is requesting bids on asphalt pavement restoration services following water and sewer utility installation and repair work under ITB 26B-104, with bids due July 23, 2026. The contractor must be licensed and qualified, and no subcontracting is permitted.

The scope covers asphalt removal and replacement, temporary asphalt millings replacement, limerock base installation, and pavement marking restoration at roadways and driveways throughout Marion County. The contractor must respond verbally and by email or text within 24 hours of project notification and complete repairs within ten business days unless otherwise approved in writing. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor warrants all workmanship for a minimum of one year from final completion and must maintain an active Intermediate MOT Certificate. All work must comply with FDOT specifications, NPDES regulations, AWWA standards, and Marion County Land Development Code requirements.

Pricing is established through a fee schedule with unit rates per square yard for asphalt work and per linear foot for pavement marking. The fee schedule is guaranteed for the entire contract term. Quantities in the schedule are estimates; no guaranteed minimums or maximums apply. Direct permit fees and Maintenance of Traffic costs are reimbursed at actual cost with prior written approval; trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, and travel time must be included in the hourly rate.

The contract term is three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods pending mutual agreement. All submissions must be made through Marion County's Bonfire e-procurement portal. A nonmandatory prebid meeting may be scheduled for discussion of scope and specifications. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after submission. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The county intends to select a vendor within 60 calendar days of the bid deadline. Contractors must provide Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability of $500,000 combined single limit; bid security equal to five percent of the total base bid is required. All prices are FOB Destination to Ocala, Florida.