RFP-1152 TECHNICAL QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Polk County, through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 1, has issued RFP-1152 for District Wide Storm Sewage Inspection services, with a submission deadline of February 26, 2026. This task work order-based procurement seeks a contractor to perform inspection and maintenance work on mainline storm sewer systems located under or along roadways across 12 counties within FDOT District 1, with work assignments distributed on an as-needed basis with no specific initial location predetermined. The scope of services encompasses video inspection and cleaning operations, with the contractor required to maintain compliance with FDOT Standards Plans for traffic control, including providing a full-time MOT-certified employee for lane closures and accommodating night work on a case-by-case basis with a minimum seven-calendar-day advance notice requirement. Key deliverables include proper disposal of all debris and desilted material at compliant sites meeting Federal, State, and Local regulations, with the contractor responsible for identifying and securing disposal locations; equipment storage and dumpster placement on FDOT right-of-way are permitted if located outside clear zones and not obstructing sight lines, subject to FDOT approval. The contractor must submit a lump sum bid for a Maintenance of Traffic item covering all traffic control devices and setup compliance, and late penalties of 1% of the Letter of Authorization fee per calendar day will be assessed for missed delivery deadlines. Historically, task work orders have averaged $43,000 based on previous bid prices.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types that may respond, nor do they identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The total programmed contract value is $1,500,000 over the full contract duration, with an average annual allocation of $300,000 per year, providing a defined budget range for proposal evaluation and planning purposes. FDOT will not provide equipment storage areas, disposal sites, or dumping locations as part of this contract, placing full responsibility on the selected contractor for securing these resources independently. Prospective bidders should direct technical questions during the proposal development period, as the RFP-1152 Questions & Answers document has been released to address clarifications on contract requirements and expectations.