Directional Bore Services

The City of Winter Haven in Polk County, Florida is seeking interested contractors to provide turnkey directional bore services, which will include High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) service pipe, HDPE casing pipe, and HDPE carrier pipe inside HDPE casing pipe. The project will take place within the City's 50 square mile service area. Bids are due by October 17, 2024 and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term will be for five years, with an option to extend month-to-month up to four additional months. The bid requires unit pricing for various pipe sizes, adapters, and miscellaneous items. Bidders must have at least 10 years of experience in directional boring services and be headquartered within a 25 mile radius of Winter Haven. The City reserves the right to purchase materials separately or utilize a public construction bond for work orders over $100,000. Payment terms include a 30-day net, with the ability for the City to use a procurement card. The City will provide necessary permits, while the contractor is responsible for traffic control, erosion/siltation control, site restoration, and right-of-way access.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this bid. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The bid does not specify an award value or budget range.