Open Channel Debris and Sediment Removal and Bank Stabilization Related to Damages Caused by Hurricane Milton

Volusia County, Florida, through its Department of Public Works, Road & Bridge Division, is soliciting bids for an open channel debris and sediment removal and bank stabilization project related to damages caused by Hurricane Milton. The project encompasses three specific locations: A-10 Open Channel in Ormond Beach, B-19 Sweetwater Creek in Port Orange, and C-36 Samsula Canal in New Smyrna Beach, along with a box culvert bridge #794072 on N. Tymby Creek Road. The scope of work includes removing approximately 2.75 miles of debris, constructing 900 linear feet of riprap for erosion control, removing 300 cubic yards of sediment, and stabilizing stream banks. The project is funded through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection Project cooperative agreement. The bid is due on October 30, 2025, at 3:01 pm, with a total contract duration of 120 days (90 days for substantial completion and 30 days for final completion). Evaluation criteria include the bidder's experience, financial stability, subcontractor qualifications, and performance history, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation encourages participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and requires contractors to comply with various federal contract provisions, including E-Verify requirements and human trafficking attestation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including proof of insurance, W-9 forms, state construction contractor license, and a prime/sub contractor form. The total estimated construction cost is $625,350.00, fully funded by a federal grant with no local cost-sharing requirement. The project has specific insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Contractors Pollution Liability of $500,000. Contractors must be licensed in the State of Florida and provide performance and payment bonds. Liquidated damages are set at $1,685 per day for project delays, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals.