Orange County Maintenance of County Owned Stormwater Ponds

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Maintenance of County Owned Stormwater Ponds (Solicitation Y22-1063-RC), a comprehensive contract for managing and maintaining stormwater management ponds throughout the county. The procurement involves two primary lots: Lot A for stormwater pond maintenance and Lot B for additional work and repairs, which includes services such as sediment and vegetation removal, pipe jetting, material disposal, TCLP testing, sodding, seeding, erosion control, and fill dirt installation. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of business experience, with foremen required to have three years of heavy machinery operation experience and laborers needing at least one year of relevant experience. The non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was scheduled for July 11, 2022, at 1:00 PM, with sealed electronic offers due by 4:00 PM on August 2, 2022, through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including occupational licenses, personnel resumes, equipment lists, and vehicle identification numbers, and must provide references demonstrating experience with wet and dry pond maintenance on projects ranging between 2-10 acres.

The contract includes a significant 24% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, with specific requirements for subcontractor reporting and workforce diversity. The contract term is 12 months, with options to unilaterally renew for up to 24 additional months, and allows for delivery orders up to $200,000 with a minimum order of $1,000. The total estimated bid amount is $936,583.50, covering the base year and two potential option years. Contractors will be responsible for environmental compliance, adhering to Florida Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection standards, and must provide detailed documentation for all work performed. Payment will be made on a unit price basis for actual quantities of work, with invoicing requirements including detailed service tickets, disposal tickets, and third-party equipment rental invoices. Work will be performed between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with contractors capable of handling multiple concurrent projects. The contract mandates strict environmental and operational standards, ensuring comprehensive maintenance of Orange County's stormwater infrastructure.