John King Utility Relocation

The City of Crestview, Florida is requesting bids on utility relocation under ITB 26-0929PS, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the City Clerk's Office, 198 N. Wilson Street, Crestview, and a pre-bid meeting on September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Crestview City Hall. Bidders must hold a Florida contractor license.

The scope includes relocating approximately 360 linear feet of 6-inch PVC water main and 1,086 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main, with associated hydrants, valves, and services. Existing pipe segments will be abandoned, capped, plugged, and filled with flowable fill. Additional work encompasses jack and bore operations with 12-inch steel pipe casing (68 LF), pavement repair on open-cut sections (1,210 SF), fire hydrant assembly installation (4 units), water service reconnections (10 units), clearing and grubbing, erosion control, and traffic control.

Substantial completion is required within 365 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed; final completion within 425 consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $750 per day thereafter until final completion. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond; the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of the contract price.

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest compliant bid. Bidder qualifications are evaluated based on the Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, Florida contractor license documentation, non-collusion affidavit, and corporate certificates, with emphasis on demonstrated construction experience, equipment resources, and financial strength. Bids remain subject to acceptance for 120 calendar days after bid opening. Bidding documents are available at www.cityofcrestview.org and www.centralbidding.com.