Emergency Pump Connection

The City of DeBary, Florida, located in Volusia County, is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 20-25, an Emergency Pump Connection project situated at Benson Junction Rd. & U.S. HWY 17-92. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to execute a comprehensive infrastructure project involving emergency pump connection infrastructure, including core drilling an existing drainage concrete inlet structure, installing ductile iron pipes, implementing control valves, and preparing utility coordination. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST at City Hall, with sealed bids due on September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders must submit two copies of their proposal with required documentation, including Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Debarment Certification, and evidence of experience and financial status. Evaluation criteria will likely include contractor qualifications, insurance coverage, and compliance with specified technical requirements. The project will terminate upon approved completion of work, with the city reserving the right to make multiple awards and reject any or all bids.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability Insurance. Bidders are required to demonstrate an "ACTIVE" status from the Florida Division of Corporations and comply with statutory requirements regarding foreign countries of concern, forced labor, and human trafficking. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the bid includes an Excel Price Submission Sheet with eight distinct pay items structured for potential contractors to propose pricing. The project involves intricate utility infrastructure work, requiring detailed submittals for materials, pipe specifications, and coordination with the City Engineer to finalize horizontal and vertical alignments of proposed infrastructure components. Potential contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in municipal infrastructure, emergency pump connection installations, and comprehensive utility coordination capabilities.