Deerpoint Potable Line Reconnect

Bay County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids to reconnect the potable finish water line to the old raw line at Deerpoint Dam under ITB 26-58, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a mandatory site visit on September 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CDT at Ira Hutchinson Park. Bidders must be Florida-licensed Underground Utility Contractors; all subcontractors must hold Florida licenses in their respective trades, and proof of required State of Florida licenses must accompany the bid or it may be deemed nonresponsive.

The scope includes mobilization, maintenance of traffic, erosion control, site restoration, asphalt pavement patching, installation of ductile iron mechanical joint fittings, connections to existing 24-inch and 36-inch systems, installation of C900 DR 25 PC 165 PVC water main, manual air release valves, and water sampling stations. The project provides redundancy on the North West Transmission Line. Work must be completed within 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $516.66 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the completion date.

Bids shall be submitted on unit price and lump sum basis. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the proposed base bid contract amount is required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Payment will be made within 20 days of invoice receipt and County approval under the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with 5 percent retainage at the County's discretion and final payment due within 30 days after project completion. A one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials applies following final payment. A Public Construction Bond pursuant to Section 255.05 of Florida Statutes is required. Questions are due September 7, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. CDT. The Board meeting for recommended award is scheduled for October 6, 2026.