South St. Stormwater Improvement Project

The City of Leesburg, located in Lake County, Florida, is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed Certified General Contractor to complete the South St. Stormwater Improvement Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2502201. The project involves comprehensive stormwater infrastructure improvements, specifically including improving the drainage swale along the south side of South Street, installing 18" piping under Belle Oak Drive, adding two inlets on each side of Belle Oak Drive, and constructing a manhole to connect to existing underground piping. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes a 5% bid bond, detailed project references, equipment listings, supervisory personnel information, and various certifications including conflict of interest and E-Verify compliance. The bid is due by 11:00 a.m. on August 19, 2025, with a public bid opening to follow immediately via Zoom. The contract has a specified duration of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,685 per day for failing to complete the project within the designated timeframe. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's demonstrated financial stability, relevant experience, and capability to perform the specified stormwater improvement work.

The IFB does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Leesburg reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive informalities, with the primary goal of selecting the most advantageous bid that provides the best value to the city. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the Itemized Price Schedule includes a 10% contingency in the bid total calculation, suggesting flexibility in project pricing. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating that the contractor maintain $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and business automobile liability insurance, with the City of Leesburg listed as an additional insured. The project will be funded through the City of Leesburg's public works department, with engineering work performed by Norcross Engineering, Inc. The agreement includes provisions for potential contract renewals, with an option to extend for up to three additional years if mutually agreed upon, and potential price adjustments of up to 5% per year during renewal terms.