ITB-26-PW-001 DEP Water Main Replacements, Phase 2

The City of Umatilla, Florida is requesting bids for water main replacements under ITB-26-PW-001, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Umatilla City Hall. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is a condition of bid eligibility.

Bidders must hold a Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board license and must have successfully completed a minimum of three similar water main installation or replacement projects as prime contractor within the past five years, each with a minimum contract value of $500,000, with at least one project exceeding $750,000.

The scope encompasses approximately 2,540 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main and 1,450 linear feet of 10-inch PVC/FPVC water main (using conventional installation or directional drill methods), fire hydrants and associated appurtenances, cutting and capping of existing mains, reconnection of existing water services, connection to existing mains, and associated site restoration. Work is located in Orange Park and Umatilla, Florida across multiple street segments including Rose Street, Orange Court, Palm Court, South Oak Avenue, Golden Gem Drive, and Devault Street. The project manual and 15-sheet construction plan set prepared by CPH Consulting, LLC are available at www.cphcorp.com and myVendorlink.com (posted September 24, 2026).

Substantial completion is required within 120 days of the contract effective date, with full completion and readiness for final payment within 150 days. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value, with 5 percent retainage; payment is due approximately the 25th of each month. Liquidated damages are $400 per day for delays beyond substantial completion and $250 per day for delays beyond final completion. Bid security equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price must be submitted as a bid bond. The City Council is scheduled to award the contract on November 17, 2026. The deadline for requesting information from plan holders is October 15, 2026.