Hall Circle Vault Box Project

The City of Leesburg, Florida, is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed and certified contractor to execute the Hall Circle Vault Box Project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-004-HG. The project involves installing a new sewer collection vault box, constructing two new sanitary sewer manholes, and completing the installation of all associated piping in accordance with provided engineered drawings and specifications. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to complete the infrastructure improvement work. Key deliverables include 20 linear feet of 12-inch and 24-inch PVC gravity sewer pipe, two doghouse sanitary sewer manholes, and a concrete box doghouse structure. The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive documentation, including proof of a valid Florida Contractor's License, insurance certificates, E-Verify registration, subcontractor lists, project references, and various compliance certifications. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bid questions due by December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Electronic bid submissions are due January 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening via Zoom immediately following, and an anticipated project completion timeline of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or minority business requirements, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. The project has no stated restrictions on organizational types beyond the requirement for a Florida-licensed contractor. The estimated project value is $86,875.00, based on the Engineer's Cost Estimate from June 2023. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of five percent of the total bid price and will be evaluated on factors including price, specification compliance, bidder capability, prior performance, warranty offerings, and delivery capability. The successful contractor will be required to provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid amount, as well as a maintenance bond of ten percent of the contract amount upon construction completion. The City will pay 95 percent of invoiced amounts upon work certification, with final payment contingent on evidence of paid labor, materials, and claims. The contract is structured as a single service term with no stated renewal options, and funding is subject to City appropriation.