Annual Contract - Gravity Main Lining

The City of Winter Haven, Florida, located in Polk County, is seeking qualified contractors for an annual contract to provide Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) services for sewer pipe rehabilitation. The procurement, designated as ITB-25-17, involves installing resin-impregnated flexible tubes within existing sewer conduits to rehabilitate and extend the life of underground infrastructure. Specific project scope includes lining approximately 10,000 linear feet of 8-inch pipe, 1,200 linear feet of 10-inch pipe, and 1,200 linear feet of 12-inch pipe, with additional services including mechanical tuberculation removal, point repairs, hammertaps, CCTV inspection, and service lateral reinstatement. Contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of CIPP installation experience and have previously installed over 750,000 linear feet of approved 6 mil felt liner. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 P.M. on April 1, 2025, with a public bid opening to be conducted via Zoom, and all questions must be submitted by March 21, 2025. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two potential one-year renewal options.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, but does include several important contractor qualifications and restrictions. Contractors must be headquartered within 70 miles of Winter Haven and maintain proper insurance coverage, with performance and payment bonds required for projects exceeding $100,000. The bid packet requires extensive documentation, including proof of OSHA certification for confined space entry, traffic control certification, and submission of at least five references from similar projects completed in the past five years. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid form includes unit pricing for various pipe sizes and associated services, suggesting a potentially substantial project value. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for work extending beyond the 120-day completion deadline, and the City of Winter Haven will accept payment via procurement card. Bidders must also disclose any previous contract terminations, debarments, safety incidents, and sewer spills from the past five years.