The City of Leesburg, located in Lake County, Florida, is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor to complete the Lake Robinhood Stormwater Improvement Project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2502301. The project involves comprehensive stormwater system improvements, specifically constructing seven new storm inlets, installing new stormwater piping to convey street runoff to Lake Robinhood, replacing existing street inlets with new curb inlets, and completing necessary curbing and piping replacements. Key deliverables include 610 linear feet of 15" storm pipe, 99 linear feet of 24" storm pipe, seven concrete end walls, 100 linear feet of concrete curbing, sidewalk replacement, and full site restoration including sodding. Bid submissions are due by 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with questions accepted until 5:00 P.M. on Friday, August 8, 2025. The project has a defined completion timeline of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,685 per day for delays. The bid requires a five percent bid guarantee and performance bonds covering 100% of the contract amount. Both Certified General Contractors (CGC) and Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractors (CUC) licensed by the State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board are eligible to bid on this project. The engineer's estimated project cost is $204,309.60, with a 20% contingency allowance, though the actual bid submissions from Earthscapes Unlimited and Bulldog Sitework, LLC ranged from $755,492.53 to $918,931.61. Contractors must meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 comprehensive general liability coverage, $1,000,000 business automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation limits. The project includes unique considerations such as preserving existing tree cover, requiring one-to-one tree replacement if removal is necessary, and obtaining resident permissions for property access during construction. The City will fund the contract internally, with payment terms of net 30 days and 95% progress payments during construction. Contractors must also comply with E-Verify requirements and provide a two-year maintenance bond at 10% of the contract amount.
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6-Bid No. 2502301 Tabulation - DRAFT.pdf | 52KB | 7/25/25 | ||
4-IFB 2502301 Attachment A - Lake Robinhood Storm Improvements Drawings.pdf | 4MB | 7/25/25 | ||
5-Addendum 1 - 2502301.pdf | 379KB | 7/25/25 | ||
1-IFB2502301 Solicitation Document-FINAL.pdf | 715KB | 7/25/25 | ||
2-IFB 2502301 Attachment B - Itemized Price Schedule.pdf | 121KB | 7/25/25 |