Canal Clearing

26-ITB-26 Canal Clearing. Project Description: The intent of this solicitation is to remove vegetation from the flats and slopes of designated canals so that City staff can maintain a stabilized and accessible embankment. All tree stumps shall be treated with herbicide to prevent regrowth. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to perform the required services, including all work associated with canal clearing and maintenance as described herein. 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Palm Bay is seeking seal sealed Bids in the form of an electronic submittal for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of FLEX LAYOUT - CONSTRUCTION Canal Clearing . Bids will be received for the project as set forth on the Bid Form, and the award, if made, will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose qualifications indicate the award will be in the best interest of the City of Palm Bay. VIEW: Click on This URL: https://palmbayflorida.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/219727/requestedInformationNew/preview Bids shall be: Submitted electronically via the City of Palm Bay's Bonfire platform. Accompanied by an electronic Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid. The City will accept a certified or cashier's check (drawn in favor of the City of Palm Bay, Florida) to be hand delivered to the Information Desk located at City Hall, 120 Malabar Road SE, Building A, Palm Bay, Florida 32907 before the bid due date. Irrevocable after the time and date for the opening of Bids and for a period of ninety (90) days thereafter. 1.2 DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS Questions are due to the procurement official within the Bonfire platform, no later than March 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM. Any questions submitted after this date will be answered at the discretion of the City. The public record of the preliminary bid results as read at the public opening can also be requested by calling 321-952-3424 or emailing procurement@palmbayfl.gov. To attend in person, interested parties should check in at the Information Desk in Building A to be escorted to this meeting. Mandatory Site Visit 1050 Malaber Rd SW, Palm Bay, FLorids Meet at Public Works, 1050 Malabar Rd SW, Palm Bay. We will take a bus around to the various locations. End. Feb 25th 2026, 8:00 AM EST - Feb 25th 2026, 11:30 AM EST 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES *Required 2.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SCOPE OF WORK The intent of this solicitation is to remove vegetation from the flats and slopes of designated canals so that City staff can maintain a stabilized and accessible embankment. All tree stumps shall be treated with herbicide to prevent regrowth. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to perform the required services, including all work associated with canal clearing and maintenance as described herein. The Contractor's deliverable shall result in the complete removal of vegetation, debris, and obstructions from the identified canal locations within the City of Palm Bay, ensuring unobstructed water flow and a maintainable embankment for ongoing City maintenance activities. While the Contractor is not required to perform engineering or design services, the Contractor must be capable of conducting basic surveying activities necessary to verify and interpret topographic conditions, including line, grade, slope, and applicable plan details for canal areas. Contractors shall bid on each canal as a lump sum, per location. The City reserves the right to award contracts to one or multiple contractors. Award(s) will be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest total base bid. 1. MINIMUM CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS The Contractor must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered responsive: • Be capable of furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete the work within the required timeframe. • Demonstrate experience performing similar work, preferably for a governmental agency, as evidenced by references submitted on the attached Reference Form. • Have been in continuous business for a minimum of three (3) years and demonstrate experience performing mowing or vegetation maintenance contracts of similar size and scope. • Provide a minimum of three (3) references, at least one of which must be from a governmental agency. • Maintain all required insurance coverage and provide proof of such coverage upon request. • Possess the necessary equipment to perform the work on a weekly basis and submit a list of equipment currently owned. • Provide a valid Pesticide Applicator's License if herbicides will be used during the performance of the work. • Acknowledge that the City reserves the right to conduct additional investigations and request supplemental information as necessary to determine contractor responsibility and capability. 2. CANAL DEFINITION The City of Palm Bay is divided into Port Malabar Units (PMUs), each of which contains canals with varying characteristics. In general, most canals include a fifty-foot (50 LF) Drainage Right of Way (DROW) with one maintainable bank. In addition to the DROW, an additional easement ranging from five (5) to twenty (20) linear feet may be available for maintenance purposes. The City will provide general plot information for each canal, including applicable easement details. Depending on design, canals may be classified as wet or dry. For dry canals, the Contractor shall remove vegetation from the bottom of the canal upward along the slope, across the bank, and into the DROW and any additional easement. For wet canals, vegetation removal shall begin at the waterline and extend upward along the slope and into the DROW and any additional easement. 3. SEDIMENT CONTROL The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to install, maintain, and remove erosion and sediment control devices in compliance with applicable Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations, the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector's Manual, and any applicable permit conditions or Water Management District requirements. 4. VEGETATION AND TREE REMOVAL The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all vegetation, trees, brush, and debris interfering with canal maintenance activities. All stumps shall be ground to one (1) inch or less. 5. TRASH AND DEBRIS REMOVAL All trash and debris within the canal shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. 6. WORK SCHEDULE Work shall be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays, unless otherwise approved. 7. RESTORATION The Contractor shall repair any damage caused by operations and notify the City immediately. 8. SUNSHINE RESPONSIBILITY The Contractor shall notify Sunshine 811 prior to excavation and coordinate utility conflicts as necessary. 9. PRIVATE PROPERTY The Contractor shall restore any private property disturbed during work and comply with all access requirements. 10. CANAL INFORMATION Refer to Attachment A - Canal Maps for locations requiring service.