Fill Dirt and Natural Sand

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for a term contract to supply Fill Dirt and Natural Sand through Invitation for Bids #Y22-1000-RM. The procurement is being conducted through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with bid submissions due by 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The contract seeks an annual procurement of approximately 75,000 cubic yards of fill dirt and 25,000 cubic yards of natural sand, with specific technical requirements for material composition, cleanliness, and gradation. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience delivering at least 50,000 cubic yards of fill dirt and 15,000 cubic yards of natural sand annually through a Reference Documentation Form. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial twelve-month term and potential for two twenty-four-month renewals. Evaluation will focus on bidder qualifications, material specifications, and pricing per acre.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several legal and operational requirements, including E-Verify employment verification, drug-free workplace certification, and specific insurance standards. Contractors will be expected to prioritize County needs during emergency and disaster situations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, pricing will be structured per acre, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities. The County will provide tax exemption certificates, and the contract includes provisions for potential emergency response and disaster recovery scenarios. Successful vendors must demonstrate robust operational capabilities, technical compliance with material specifications, and the ability to consistently meet the County's fill dirt and natural sand procurement needs across multiple potential contract years.