Purchase of corrugated aluminum pipe culvert

The St. Johns River Water Management District is requesting bids on corrugated aluminum pipe (CAP) culverts for installation at multiple conservation areas, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The scope comprises 30-foot CAP in four diameters — six 18-inch pipes, twelve 24-inch pipes, four 30-inch pipes, and two 36-inch pipes — along with corresponding bands and gaskets. All materials must comply with Florida Department of Transportation Section 945 standards. Delivery to the District's Lake George Field Station in Seville, Florida is required no later than February 5, 2027, on an F.O.B. destination basis with all freight, fuel, and related charges included in unit pricing.

Respondents must be registered to do business in Florida, enrolled in E-Verify, and certified as non-debarred. Bidders must demonstrate a verifiable history of skill, ability, integrity, and reliability, and must have successfully completed at least two similar projects valued at $10,000 or more within the three years preceding the bid due date, with no more than one project previously completed for the District. The District is tax-exempt; payment will be made within 45 days of inspection and acceptance.

The estimated budget is $45,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on total bid cost. Submittals must include completed forms, certifications, proof of business registration, E-Verify enrollment documentation, and may be submitted electronically through DemandStar or Central Bidding or by sealed thumb drive. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Protests are governed by Florida Statute 120.57(3), with a 72-hour notice period and ten-day formal written protest filing deadline.