Citywide Irrigation Services Contract Opportunity Summary

The City of Dania Beach, Florida (Broward County) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-005 to provide comprehensive citywide irrigation services, including installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance of municipal irrigation systems across 37 identified locations throughout the city. The scope of work encompasses parks, athletic fields, medians, rights-of-way, streetscapes, municipal buildings, beaches, playgrounds, and passive green spaces, with the City reserving the right to add additional locations during contract performance. Required services include preventative maintenance planning, new installation and repairs, maintenance and inspection activities with 100% coverage zone verification and wet testing, leak detection and emergency repairs, pressure regulation adjustments, spray head unclogging and adjustment, and compliance with state and local water management regulations. Contractors must hold an FDOT Approved Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification or higher and furnish all labor and tools necessary for project execution, with work performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and emergency services available beyond standard hours. Pricing shall be structured on a time-and-materials basis with hourly rates for journeyman and laborer/helper positions during regular hours, overtime, and emergency work, plus a material markup not to exceed 15% on all irrigation parts. The sealed bid submission deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM via the City's e-Procurement Portal, with public bid opening to follow immediately via RingCentral meeting software. The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods contingent upon budget approval. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with assessment of experience, staffing, equipment, materials, references, and past performance. Contractors must provide evidence of Florida licensing and certification, demonstrate successful performance on projects of similar magnitude and scope within South Florida during the past five years, provide five commercial or government references, and submit comprehensive documentation including proof of business registration and required affidavits and certifications.

The City of Dania Beach encourages all segments of the business community to participate, including small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises, though no specific set-asides or restrictions are explicitly designated for any particular class of vendors. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. Contractors must provide a 5% bid security in the form of a cashier's check or bid bond, with all bid prices remaining firm for 120 calendar days following submission. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits, Workers' Compensation in accordance with Florida statutory requirements, and Professional Liability with $2,000,000 per occurrence, with the City named as additional insured on all applicable policies and a waiver of subrogation required. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship from the installation date and comply with the Florida Trench Safety Act and OSHA regulations for all trenching and excavation work. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, and the City does not guarantee minimum quantities of work or obligate itself to purchase any specified volume of services. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract in its best interest, with contract execution required within 14 calendar days of award by the City Commission.