Ironwood Water Main Replacement Project

The City of Bradenton will receive bids for the Ironwood Water Main Replacement Project, a comprehensive water infrastructure upgrade located in Manatee County, Florida. The project involves constructing approximately 5,180 linear feet of water main infrastructure, including 12-inch, 10-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch PVC water mains using open-cut installation methods. Specific work includes installing gate valves, tapping sleeves, water meters, fire hydrants, and bacteriological sample points, along with associated site work such as removing and replacing asphaltic concrete pavement, concrete curb, and sodding. The bid was released on April 17, 2025, with a response deadline of May 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm, and includes a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting that was held on April 24, 2025. The total contract time is 270 calendar days for substantial completion and 300 calendar days for final completion. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and will need to provide performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract amount. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the City reserving the right to adjust quantities and negotiate pricing.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. A cash allowance of $5,000 is included for quality control testing, and the project offers alternative pricing for grouting existing asbestos cement water mains. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business auto policy coverage. The project involves comprehensive technical specifications prepared by Jones Edmunds engineering firm, with detailed infrastructure plans for water main connections, fire hydrant placements, and valve installations. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the pre-bid sign-in sheet indicates significant interest from 13 different companies, including Arox, Murphy Pipeline, Gate Grading, Landmark Services, Accurate Drilling Systems, and C+M Road Builders. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed bid sheets and technical specifications suggest a substantial municipal infrastructure investment focusing on water system improvements in the Ironwood Community Association area.