Downtown Irrigation Repair

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-108 for the Downtown Irrigation Repair project located in Lee County, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to restore, map, and commission an existing irrigation system through comprehensive equipment installation, repairs, and electrical grounding. Specific deliverables include installing a new Hunter ACC2 75-station controller, 30 Hunter ICD decoders, rebuilding 30 Rain Bird scrubber valves, replacing 75 valve boxes, and addressing wire splices and electrical connections. The project requires contractors to produce complete as-built mapping of system functional components and provide comprehensive documentation including zone mapping, CAD files, and final PDF documentation. A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2025, with proposal submissions due on November 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications, including holding necessary Florida licenses, being in business for at least three consecutive years, and having no outstanding defaults with the CRA. The contract anticipates substantial completion within 150 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation includes provisions for local and minority business enterprise preferences, with potential evaluation points for businesses located in Fort Myers or Lee County. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with various state and local regulations, including E-Verify requirements and public records law provisions. Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goals are set at five percent of the contract price for each category. The project is funded through the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, which manages redevelopment trusts to revitalize urban areas. Liquidated damages provisions are included, with penalties calculated based on the contract value if completion timelines are not met. Contractors must also comply with federal contract provisions, including those outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 and FHWA-1273, which cover requirements for equal employment opportunity, labor standards, and workplace safety regulations. While a specific project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple infrastructure components suggest a significant investment in downtown urban infrastructure improvement.