EB Asbestos Cement Force Main Replacement

Orange County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for the removal and replacement of seven asbestos cement force mains across multiple wastewater facilities within the county under IFB Y26-760-EB, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. A Service Disabled Veteran Business preference of three to eight percent applies depending on bid amount.

The scope encompasses complete replacement of existing asbestos cement force main pipeline systems located throughout Orange County wastewater facilities. Respondents must provide detailed references for similar projects; the County reserves the right to contact references and request supplemental submissions from the three lowest bidders.

The estimated project cost is $5,975,219.20. Payment and performance bonds equal to the contract amount are required for awards exceeding $100,000, with bid security of not less than ten percent of the total estimated contract amount. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation with statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 depending on contract amount, business automobile liability, and contractor's pollution liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Respondents must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, non-discrimination policies, and various state and federal regulations. Orange County will pay for permits, licenses, and fees imposed by County agencies, though the selected contractor must procure these as required. Questions are due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Public opening of responses will be conducted at the next posted Procurement Public Meeting following the submission deadline, with virtual attendance available via WebEx. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and cancel the solicitation at its sole discretion.