Ortman Drive and West Jackson Street Sidewalk Improvements

Orange County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for construction of new concrete sidewalks and related infrastructure improvements along Ortman Drive and West Jackson Street, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., under IFB Solicitation Y26-756. A Service Disabled Veteran Business (SDVB) preference with tiered percentages applies: 8% for bids up to $100,000; tiered reductions through 3% for bids greater than $5 million.

The scope encompasses constructing new sidewalks on both sides of West Jackson Street from South Ivey Lane to Ortman Drive and on both sides of Ortman Drive from south of West Jackson Street to Old Winter Garden Road; replacement of existing sidewalks on the east side of Ortman Drive to meet ADA standards; minor drainage improvements; maintenance of traffic; and utility work. The contractor must procure permits and licenses, including a Maintenance of Traffic Permit ($128.00), Florida Department of Environmental Protection Dewatering Permit (up to $1,000.00), NPDES Permit ($400.00), and CFX Application for Temporary Right of Entry (no cost). All unit prices must include mobilization, maintenance of traffic, insurance, bonds, overhead, and profit.

The estimated project cost is $2,544,527.94. A bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount (or alternative certified or cashier's check) is required for responsiveness. Upon award, the contractor must furnish payment and performance bonds equal to the contract amount. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,667.00 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial or final completion by specified dates.

The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 minimum for contracts up to $10 million), business automobile liability, and contractor's pollution liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence).

The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Public opening of bids will occur at the next scheduled Procurement Public Meeting following the submission deadline, held Wednesday or Friday at 9:30 a.m., with virtual attendance available via WebEx. Responses must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform.