6 Inch Mims Asbestos Cement Water Main Pipe Abandonment

Brevard County Purchasing Services is requesting sealed bids on the abandonment of approximately 2,300 linear feet of 6-inch asbestos cement water main along North Carpenter Road in Mims, Florida, under ITB B72706, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes locating and identifying the existing water main, installing insertion valves and thrust collars, testing and relocating existing water services, installing grout injection points, grouting and abandoning the A/C water main, disconnecting the main from the potable water distribution system, and restoring affected areas including grading and sodding. A separate bid alternate covers removal and replacement of approximately 130 square yards of 6-inch-thick fiber mesh concrete sidewalk. The project budget is $400,000. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $980 per calendar day after Substantial Completion and $1,699 per calendar day after Final Completion.

For bids exceeding $200,000, the apparent low bidder must submit pre-qualification documentation within five business days of award notification, including AIA Document A305, a CPA-examined financial statement from the past 15 months, and key personnel resumes. A Public Construction Bond equal to 100% of contract price is required within ten days of Notice of Award. The successful contractor must provide General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit, Auto Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance. Compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, E-Verify employment verification, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory.

All bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening and include FOB Destination with all packing, handling, shipping, and fuel surcharges. Written questions are due September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference is required.