Effluent Sprayfields and Pipeline Route Clearing Grubbing

The City of Milton, Florida is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026-01 for the Effluent Sprayfields and Pipeline Route Clearing and Grubbing project located in Santa Rosa County. This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to clear and grub approximately 350 wooded acres in preparation for installation of an effluent disposal system designed for sod farming irrigation. The scope of work encompasses the complete removal of trees, snags, logs, brush, stumps, and rubbish from designated areas, with the successful contractor responsible for furnishing all materials, equipment, and applicable sales taxes required for project completion. The bid is structured with two line items: General Conditions of contract, bonds, insurance, and mobilization (not to exceed 10% of total bid), and Sitework for approximately 295 acres. Key project milestones include a mandatory prebid meeting on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at the City of Milton Council Chamber (6738 Dixon Street, Milton, FL 32570); written questions due by January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST with answers posted by January 23, 2026; sealed bids due on February 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST with public opening at the same time and location. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten calendar days of the Notice of Award, commence work within five calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, achieve Substantial Completion within 360 days, and achieve final completion within 390 days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for failure to meet these deadlines. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond or certified check with their bid, obtain 100% performance and payment bonds before contract execution, maintain commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 general aggregate limit and $1,000,000 each occurrence limit, carry automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and maintain statutory workers' compensation coverage.

This procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, American Iron and Steel provisions, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and equal employment opportunity requirements due to the project's federal and state funding assistance. The project funding may derive from the State Revolving Fund Loan Program, RESTORE Grant Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Resiliency Grant Program, and other state and federal funds. While no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation, all contractors must comply with applicable federal and state regulations related to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity. The City of Milton is exempt from state sales tax, placing full responsibility for all project-related taxes on the contractor. The City reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple contractors and retains the option to reject any or all bids, apply Value Engineering, or purchase materials directly following award. No incumbent vendors or budget range is specified in the available solicitation documents, though the two-line-item bid structure with the General Conditions capped at 10% of total bid provides some budgetary framework for prospective bidders' cost estimation.