Sanitary Sewer Composite Manhole Rings and Lids

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting competitive sealed bids for the acquisition, delivery, and installation of sanitary sewer composite manhole rings and lids under ITB-26-00432, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a one-time purchase with no contract renewal options.

The scope specifies brand-specific Composite Access Products, L.P. Cap One model units (Product Code A-1BK24S4-H01H01SS-H1) with no substitutions permitted. Required components include 26.5" x 2.5" x 4.3" lids, stainless steel hardware, and HS-20/HS-25 proof-load compliance. Delivery must occur within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the West (North) Warehouse in Tampa, Florida. All freight charges are the contractor's responsibility; pricing must be quoted free-on-board to the delivery location.

The estimated project value is $78,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the contract awarded to a single bidder for all line items.

Contractors must satisfy comprehensive insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 to $5,000,000), Automobile Liability ($300,000 to $1,000,000), Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability, Installation Floater, Builders Risk (100 percent of completed project value), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 to $5,000,000 per claim), and Employee Dishonesty/Fidelity Bond ($1,000,000). All coverage must be from A.M. Best-rated insurers (A-, Class 7 or better) authorized in Florida, with Hillsborough County as additional insured and 30-day cancellation notice provisions. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, drug-free workplace certification under Florida Statute 287.087, and IMAGE Best Practices. Bid, performance, and payment surety bonds are not required. Payment is made within 45 days of invoice via electronic ACH direct deposit; no work commences until the County issues a Notice to Proceed. Bids are submitted electronically through the County's Euna Procurement system. A Cone of Silence is in effect throughout the procurement process.