Insertion Valve and Line Stop Services

The City of Bradenton, located in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking qualified contractors to provide insertion valve and line stop services for its utility network through Invitation to Bid #26-015NT. The procurement covers services for potable water and sewer force mains ranging from 2 to 12 inches, including under-pressure valve insertion, temporary line stops, excavation, backfill, valve box installation, and concrete collars. Bidders must demonstrate experience by providing a minimum of three municipal water and sewer references from the past five years. The City will evaluate bids based on the lowest total bid price, considering responsiveness and overall best interest. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Department of Public Works and Utilities Conference Room, with a question submission deadline of December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically through OpenGov by January 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with OSHA, FDEP, and FDOT safety regulations and coordinate work with City Public Works to minimize service interruption. Approved valve systems include Hydra-Stop, Mueller, Team, AVT, or City-approved equivalents. The contractor is responsible for property damage and must provide insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 general aggregate), and business auto insurance ($300,000 per occurrence). Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with emergency mobilization required within 24 hours. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid includes line items for six insert valve sizes, six line stop sizes, and seven related service items, with most quantities set at 10 units per item. The contract terms allow for potential quantity adjustments during the contract period, with work performed at the quoted unit prices.