Lake Robinhood Stormwater Improvement Project

The City of Leesburg, located in Lake County, Florida, is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor to implement the Lake Robinhood Stormwater Improvement Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2502301. The project requires comprehensive construction services to improve the local stormwater system, specifically involving the construction of seven new storm inlets, installation of new stormwater piping, replacement of existing street inlets with new curb inlets, and restoration of disturbed areas. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to successfully complete the infrastructure improvements that will convey street stormwater to Lake Robinhood. The bid is due on August 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., with a public bid opening to follow immediately via Zoom. The contract has a specified term of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,685 per day for failure to meet the project timeline. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, comprehensive insurance documentation, and various supporting forms including subcontractor lists, references, equipment inventories, and supervisory personnel details.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several mandatory requirements, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, proof of a drug-free workplace, and submission of non-collusion and conflict of interest certifications. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the Itemized Price Schedule includes 15 line items with quantities for various components such as 100 linear feet of concrete curbing, 2,000 square yards of sodding, 610 linear feet of 15" storm pipe, and 99 linear feet of 24" storm pipe. The pricing document includes a 20% contingency line item, suggesting flexibility in potential project costs. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. The City of Leesburg reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive informalities, indicating potential flexibility in the procurement process.