Hydraulic/Pneumatic Hose Repair

Orange County, Florida is soliciting bids on hydraulic and pneumatic hose repair services for county fleet vehicles and equipment on an as-needed basis under IFB Y26-195, with responses due September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST and questions due August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses are eligible for a bid preference ranging from 3% to 8% depending on bid amount.

The scope encompasses comprehensive hose repair services delivered within two hours of receiving a county delivery or purchase order. The contractor must provide a 24-hour emergency phone number and treat emergency or disaster response on a first-priority basis. Pricing must represent new goods unless otherwise specified. The county maintains the right to audit all contractor records for five years after contract completion and requires cost-plus pricing documentation for third-party supplier purchases.

The initial contract term is five years from the effective date of execution. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible respondent. The county is exempt from Federal and State Sales and Use Taxes; contractors must pay applicable sales taxes to suppliers. Price escalation or de-escalation is permitted based on the Consumers Price Index (CPI-U) at one-year intervals, with a maximum increase of 4% unless authorized by the Procurement Division Manager. No escalator clauses are permitted unless specifically requested.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $500,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits. Respondents must provide a minimum of three references for similar work performed within the last ten years. All invoices must include contract numbers, delivery or purchase order information, itemized charges, and labor rates where applicable, with payment made according to Florida Statute 218, the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Responses must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform.