Resurfacing of City Streets

The City of Orlando, Florida, is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB26-0134) for an annual street resurfacing contract covering multiple geographic subdivisions of the city. The procurement encompasses comprehensive street maintenance services, including asphalt milling, asphaltic concrete resurfacing, thermoplastic pavement markings, traffic control, utility adjustments, and related infrastructure work. Prospective contractors must be licensed Florida contractors under Chapter 489 and capable of executing work across four city quadrants (Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest). The initial contract term is twelve months, with potential for four additional twelve-month renewal periods, totaling a maximum of five years. Key submission requirements include a bid bond equal to ten percent of the total base bid, compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates (ranging from $15.54 to $33.61 per hour), and adherence to the City's Living Wage Policy mandating a minimum $15.00 hourly wage. A non-mandatory pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with a question submission deadline of January 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The final electronic bid submission deadline is January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov portal.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage. Performance and Payment Bonds may be required for individual projects exceeding $200,000. The procurement involves 39 line items with quantities ranging from individual units (such as 9 quadrapole loops) to large volumes (300,000 square yards of asphalt milling), with pricing to be submitted for each line item including all associated labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit. While specific total project funding is not disclosed, the multi-year contract structure suggests significant potential contract value. The City will utilize Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, City of Orlando Engineering Standards Manual, and reference documents including the White Book, Blue Book, and Engineering Standards Manual to govern contract performance. Silvia Coste, Senior Purchasing Agent, serves as the primary contact for solicitation inquiries.