Scaffolding services

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is requesting bids on scaffolding services on an as-needed basis under ITB-E 2027-011, with responses due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due November 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies, consumables, and equipment to receive, unload, relocate, store, erect, test, remove, and perform associated operations for scaffolding structures used in repairs, testing, inspection, or replacement of generating station components. Work spans three GRU locations in Gainesville, Florida: Deerhaven Renewable (11201 NW 13th Street), Deerhaven Generating Station (10001 NW 13th Street), and J.R. Kelly Plant (515 SW 5th Avenue). All contractor personnel must comply with OSHA, ANSI, and Scaffolding Training Institute standards, and maintain GRU site-specific safety requirements including appropriate personal protective equipment and security protocols.

The contract term runs from October 15, 2026 through December 31, 2027, with an option to renew for one additional two-year period and a further six-month extension to allow for new solicitation completion. Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis with detailed worksheets for GRU verification and approval prior to payment; payment terms are net thirty days from receipt of a correct invoice. Price adjustments may be requested a minimum of sixty calendar days prior to each contract anniversary, capped at the lower of five percent or the change in the Producer Price Index or Consumer Price Index for the relevant product category. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance with minimum coverages of $1 million general liability, $500,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation before work commences. All labor is warranted for a minimum of one year; manufacturer's warranties apply to materials. The bid bond requirement is TBD. An optional evaluation meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., with an intended award date of December 15, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically via the GRU e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. Contact: Keith Harrison, Procurement Specialist III, (352) 393-1252 or harrisonkl@gru.com.