ITB-26-PW-002 CDBG 23 NR Water Main Improvements

The City of Umatilla, Florida is requesting sealed bids for water main construction improvements funded by Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Umatilla City Hall and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Bidders must be licensed to engage in contracting in the State of Florida by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The City welcomes bids from Minority and Women Owned Business (M/WBE) contractors and complies with Section 3 requirements as set forth in 24 CFR 75 of the Federal Regulations.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to construct approximately 3,960 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main and 1,750 linear feet of 10-inch PVC/FPVC water main using conventional installation and directional drilling methods. The work also includes installation of fire hydrants and associated appurtenances, cutting and capping of existing mains, reconnection of existing water services, connections to existing mains, and associated site restoration. Detailed technical specifications, material standards, and construction methodologies are contained in the final bid set specifications document; bidders must comply with industry standards, local utility regulations, pipe joint connection protocols, testing procedures, and restoration requirements.

Bidding documents are available for examination at CPH Consulting, LLC, 580-1 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida 32073, and online at www.cphcorp.com and myVendorlink.com beginning September 24, 2026. Requests for information from plan holders are due by October 15, 2026. Sealed bids must be hand-delivered or mailed; electronic and facsimile submittals are not accepted. Bid award by the Umatilla City Council is projected for November 17, 2026. The City reserves the right to waive informalities and reject any or all bids with or without cause.