Service Line Material Investigation

Orange County, Florida is conducting a competitive procurement (IFB Y23-612) for a Service Line Material Investigation through its Procurement Division. The solicitation seeks a contractor to investigate service line materials at approximately 7,600 sites, including 7,000 primary and 600 alternative locations throughout unincorporated Orange County. The project requires comprehensive investigation of service lines, which involves uncovering, testing, identifying, documenting, and restoring service line materials with strict documentation requirements, including digital photographs with GPS coordinates and detailed tabular data. Bidders must submit sealed electronic proposals via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by October 3, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with no alternative submission methods permitted. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest responsive and responsible bidder basis, with bidders required to demonstrate prior experience with similar projects, provide professional references, and comply with specific personnel requirements including background checks and drug testing. The contract term is one year from delivery order issuance, with the county reserving the right to purchase additional quantities beyond the initial scope.

The procurement includes potential preferences for Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses, offering potential competitive advantages for qualifying vendors. Bidders must meet comprehensive compliance requirements, including E-Verify participation, drug-free workplace certification, and specific insurance standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the extensive scope of investigating 7,600 service line sites suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must provide unit pricing for each investigation and demonstrate technical capability to perform detailed material identification and documentation. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available through multiple channels, including chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747), with support hours Monday through Friday, 8am-8pm EST. The solicitation is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Megan Miller serving as the primary contracting agent for this opportunity.