North Borrow - Excavation and Stockpiling of Soils

Sarasota County is seeking a contractor for the North Borrow - Excavation and Stockpiling of Soils project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #232529CG. The project involves excavation and stockpiling of borrow soils for the Sarasota County Landfill, located at 4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FL. Key deliverables include clearing and grubbing, excavation of suitable soils, removal and installation of water control structures, and haul road construction. Bidders must have experience excavating over 50,000 cubic yards of soil within the past ten years, with at least one reference including dewatering. Contractors must be a Certified General Contractor or Registered Utility and Excavation Contractor with active licenses at bid opening. The county will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. The bid due date is December 28, 2023, with an anticipated initial contract term of three years.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and local or American business preferences will not apply due to grant funding requirements. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, and Pollution Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. A Performance Bond will be required, and the project involves extensive environmental considerations, including wildlife protection for species such as gopher tortoises and eastern indigo snakes. The project will excavate 98.5 acres of former citrus grove on a 152-acre site, with permits valid until January 13, 2028. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant earthwork, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure development within the Sarasota County Solid Waste Disposal Complex. The contract will utilize a work assignment system, with the Solid Waste Department requesting services from the contractor based on unit prices, with no guaranteed quantity of services.