Repair of Geosynthetic Liners at the Landfill

Orange County, Florida is seeking a contractor for the Repair of Geosynthetic Liners at the Landfill (Contract No. Y23-1046), a term contract for comprehensive liner repair services. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) soliciting a contractor to provide labor, equipment, and materials for repairing bottom and closure liners at the county landfill. Estimated annual quantities include 6 mobilization events, 750 repair crew hours, 500 sq. ft. of HDPE material, 5,000 sq. ft. of LLDPE material, and 7,500 sq. ft. of Bahia sod. Key qualifications include demonstrated experience with at least 500,000 sq. ft. of liner installation, maintaining a repair crew with a master seamer, technician, and general laborer, and ability to conduct non-destructive testing. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with electronic bid submissions due by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a three-year term and potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must mobilize within three calendar days and complete repairs within seven calendar days of receiving a delivery order. The bid requires a firm, fixed pricing structure with potential annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), with a maximum allowable increase of 4%. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Reference Documentation Form, detailed bid response form, and various compliance forms such as Drug-Free Workplace, Conflict of Interest, E-Verification Certification, and Relationship Disclosure. While no specific budget range is provided, the county is not obligated to purchase a minimum amount of services. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes in a leadership role and Ana Villalona serving as the primary point of contact for potential bidders seeking additional information about the geosynthetic liner repair project.