Parks Downey Park Septic Systems Removal and Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- Y26-719
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 210 Concrete And Metal Products, Culverts, Pilings, Septic Tanks, Accessories And Supplies
- 21075 Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, And Water Troughs
- 91068 Septic Tank Maintenance And Repair Services (Includes Absorption/Leach Field Construction)
- 912 Construction Services, General, Including Maintenance And Repair Services)
- 91238 Construction Services, Hazardous Waste (Incl. Site Management)
- 91345 Construction, Sewer And Storm Drain
- 91356 Construction, Utility/Underground Projects
- 91359 Construction And Upgrades, Wastewater Treatment Plant
- 96878 Tank Installation, Removal, Disposal, And Related Services (Including Septic And Underground Type)
- UNSPSC codes
- 72141123 Manhole construction service
- 72141111 Gas main construction service
- 72141113 Oil and gas pipeline construction service
- 72141114 Pipeline wrapping service
- 72151101 Septic system construction service
- 72141126 Underground utilities construction service
- 95121642 Sewage pumping station
- 72141110 Oil and gas branch line construction service
- 95121641 Pumping station
- 72103305 Drain laying service
- Point of contact
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- Corie Cummings corie.cummings@ocfl.net (407) 836-5597
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Orange County, Florida is accepting sealed bids for the Parks Downey Park Septic Systems Removal and Sanitary Sewer Improvement project (Y26-719), an invitation for bids with an estimated project cost of $950,000.00. The procurement involves the removal of an existing 40-year-old septic system and installation of a new sanitary sewer infrastructure system at Downey Park in Orlando, including gravity collection lines, four new private lift stations with submersible grinder pumps, approximately 2,200 linear feet of force main piping (2-inch to 3-inch HDPE), and connections to an existing private lift station operated by Orange County Parks. Key deliverables include removal and abandonment of the existing septic tank and drain fields in accordance with Florida Health Department requirements, installation of lift stations with fiberglass wetwells and dual submersible grinder pumps, erosion control measures including silt fencing and inlet protection, sodding of disturbed areas with Bahia grass, and coordination with Orange County Utilities. The contractor must possess a Type E.C. License for electrical work and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience on comparable projects, maintain an on-site project superintendent with minimum four years' experience and an active Journeyman's Electrical License, and ensure compliance with the 6th Edition Florida Building Code 2017, NFPA 70, and applicable standards from IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM. Work shall commence within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, with Substantial Completion required within 270 consecutive calendar days and Final Completion within 300 consecutive calendar days. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 pm EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026; a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 11:00 am and 11:30 am respectively at Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32825, and questions must be submitted by Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST.
The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational types. Respondents must submit a bid bond or alternative surety (Certified Check or Cashier's Check) in an amount not less than 10 percent of the total estimated contract amount, and upon contract award exceeding $100,000, the contractor must provide Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the contract amount. Mobilization costs shall not exceed 10 percent of the estimated total base bid. The project includes a Base Bid for Phase 1 and an Alternate Bid for combined Phase 1 and Phase 2, with respondents required to provide separate lump-sum pricing for each option. The contract will be awarded to the low, responsive, and responsible bidder and is subject to compliance with federal and state requirements, including the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, with funding provided through county appropriations. Retention will be held at 10 percent of all progress payments, with final payment contingent upon submission of asbestos-free material certifications, final lien waivers, and comprehensive closeout documentation including warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings.
Opportunity text
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Orange County, Florida, henceforth referred to as the County is accepting sealed bids for Parks Downey Park Septic Systems Removal and Sanitary Sewer Improvement (Y26-719)
Sealed offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 pm EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
The Estimated Cost for this project is $950,000.00
NOTE: Respondents are required to submit responses electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.
Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated OpenGov e-Procurement Platform shall be rejected.
Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
The County is ONLY accepting electronic bid submissions using the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. Respondents shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/login Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.
It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure they commence their upload efforts timely to meet the submission deadline. The County shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence, including the respondent's network delays, bandwidth issues, internet outages, or technical difficulties.
OpenGov Technical Support
For Technical Support, respondent's can reach the OpenGov Service Desk:
Chat (preferred): Click the button in the lower right hand corner of the portal
Email: procurement-support@opengov.com
Phone: 1 (650) 336-7167
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm EST
Timely Questions Regarding this Solicitation
The question and answer module of OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly.
Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract documents shall be considered binding. The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager, Procurement Division.
Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the OpenGov question and answer module or as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume, participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications. Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein.
This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No respondent or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any respondent or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from.
Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email corie.cummings@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered.
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