Fiber Optic Spring Hill Drive - 112251

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids for installation of fiber optic cable along Spring Hill Drive from Coronado Drive to Barclay Avenue under ITB 112251, with sealed bids due September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time via the County's eProcurement Portal. A local preference provision allows up to 5% preference for local vendors when the cost differential does not exceed $10,000.

The scope encompasses complete labor, materials, equipment, and services for fiber optic cable installation, testing, and commissioning to support high-speed data transmission for county operations and public services. Bidders must hold Florida licensing in underground utilities and excavation, and certified or registered low-voltage technician credentials with documented experience completing a minimum of two similar projects within the past seven years.

The project budget falls within Threshold A (under $199,999.99). Substantial completion is expected within contract times specified in the Notice to Proceed. The County intends to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bids require a bid guarantee of at least 5% of total bid amount (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond). The successful bidder must execute a written contract and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract amount within fifteen calendar days of the Notice of Award. Comprehensive general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limits, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and excess/umbrella liability of $5,000,000 are mandatory, with the County named as additional insured.

The contractor must obtain all required permits (NPDES-NOI and County Department of Public Works Right-of-Way Use Permits) at no additional cost to the County prior to the Notice to Proceed. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Department of Public Works, 1525 East Jefferson Street, Brooksville, Florida. Questions are due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the eProcurement Portal Q&A Tab. Public bid opening occurs immediately after submission at 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida.