S-405 Water Control Structure Repairs

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is seeking bids for the S-405 Water Control Structure Repairs Project, a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation initiative located in Polk County, Florida. The project encompasses multiple critical construction activities, including temporary traffic control, erosion and turbidity control, dewatering, stop log and cofferdam installation, and water control structure repairs. Specific deliverables include removing and replacing the amil gate, constructing stop log storage frames, and performing shore and embankment repairs. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with electronic submissions required through the PlanetBids platform. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams, with the final bid submission deadline set for March 31, 2025. Vendors must register on PlanetBids to submit questions and bids, with the project involving significant infrastructure work, including an estimated 34,700 lbs of steel rebar for counterbalance weight.

The solicitation includes specific preferences for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses, indicating potential set-aside or advantaged bidding considerations. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires coordination with CFTOD staff and Waterman for final balance verification. The procurement follows guidelines outlined in the district's publicly available Procurement Manual, which ensures transparency and fair competition. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in water control structure repair, infrastructure construction, and ability to work across wet and dry seasonal conditions. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The district's approach emphasizes open competition, with the PlanetBids platform providing free registration for all potential vendors, thereby maximizing accessibility and potential competition for the contract.