Rob Sullivan Park Irrigation Improvements

The City of DeBary, Florida is procuring a comprehensive irrigation system improvement project for Rob Sullivan Park through a competitive bid process (Bid 03-15). The project involves converting the existing irrigation infrastructure from a Baseline system to a Hunter system, which includes installing a Hunter ACC 99D controller, Hunter ICV-FS master valve, Hunter FCT-300 flow meter, and related piping and components. Contractors must provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidental costs necessary to complete the irrigation system installation in accordance with the contract documents and technical specifications. The project requires contractors to work within an operational park, accommodating ongoing activities like Babe Ruth Baseball, and coordinate with city staff regarding tree root management and existing system integration. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on March 25, 2015, with the bid submission deadline set for April 10, 2015, at 10:00 AM at City Hall. The contract specifies a 45-calendar-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to commence work no later than 10 days after issuance. The Engineer's estimated project cost is $90,000, and liquidated damages of $884 per calendar day will be assessed for project delays beyond the contract time.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documents. The project does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor categories. The contractor will be responsible for system activation and operational testing, though not for well capacity, and must perform an initial flow test and report results to the owner and designer. A $3,000 allowance is included for filter maintenance, with an additional alternate bid option for up to 250 linear feet of mainline irrigation piping. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and commercial general liability, with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for projects under $500,000. The successful bidder will be required to obtain all necessary construction permits and licenses, complying with federal, state, and local regulations, including FDOT standards. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project involves integrating with existing park infrastructure, including an underground 36-inch main line currently under pressure.