Commercial Diving Services

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), is seeking the assistance of up to two (2) dedicated Commercial Diving companies to provide various inspections (above and below water), maintenance and repair (above and below water), and marine construction services throughout the District. The District is a Special Taxing District that serves as a local government entity responsible for maintaining its public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, canals, water control structures and culverts. This contract will provide the District with not only routine inspection and planned maintenance, but also emergency response services regarding the primary water control structures within the District's master drainage system. The bid documents are hosted on the District's new electronic bidding platform, PlanetBids, and vendors must register to submit questions during the bid process and to submit bids electronically through the platform. The bid is due on March 28, 2024.

The District has bid preferences for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses on most solicitations, as outlined in their Procurement Manual. The value of this contract is not specified, but the District is seeking to establish relationships with up to two (2) dedicated Commercial Diving companies to provide the required services. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor listed, and the District does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.