Dona BAY surface water storage facility berm repair

Sarasota County is seeking a vendor to repair the berm access road at the Dona Bay Surface Water Storage Facility through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #252752MN. The project involves comprehensive earthwork operations, including excavations and embankment construction under both dry and wet conditions across six distinct repair sites with varying lengths and widths. Contractors must be licensed General Contractors with FDOT prequalification in the Grading work class and provide at least one project reference with a total contract price of no less than $400,000. The contract time is set at 120 calendar days, with work to commence on the Notice to Proceed date or within 45 calendar days of contract award. Bids must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement, with a public bid opening scheduled for October 15, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Bond or Letter of Bondability, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $200,000. The county will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with liquidated damages provisions in place for delays in substantial completion and final acceptance.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, and local or American business preferences are not applicable due to grant funding requirements. The project will be funded through unspecified grant funding sources, potentially involving federal agencies such as FEMA. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit), Business Automobile Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the project involves repairing critical water storage facility infrastructure across six specific sites located in Sarasota County, Florida. Contractors must adhere to complex regulatory frameworks, including federal and state regulations outlined in the Disaster Funded Provisions document. The project site is located at 500 Gene Green Road in Nokomis, Florida, spanning Sections 27, 33, 34, and 26 in Township 37 South, Range 19 East. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for a project reference of at least $400,000 suggests a substantial contract value.