Spec Martin Stadium Drainage Improvements

The City of DeLand in Volusia County, Florida, is soliciting bids for the Spec Martin Stadium Drainage Improvements project (Bid No. B-25-04), seeking comprehensive drainage system renovations for the North, West, and South buildings of the Spec Martin Stadium Memorial Complex. The project involves extensive infrastructure improvements, including demolition and replacement of existing concrete slabs, excavations, and enhancements to subsurface and roofing drainage systems. Specific deliverables include installing new gutters, downspouts, storm inlets, trench drains, storm pipes, cleanouts, and miscellaneous structural components. The procurement requires a lump sum bid with unit price components, covering civil and architectural work such as erosion control, demolition, earthwork, pavement installation, and storm drainage infrastructure. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 4th, with sealed proposals due on March 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The project has a 60-business-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, and detailed technical qualifications.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The lowest and most responsible bidder, JBI Contractors, LLC from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, submitted a bid of $856,058.81, which was recommended for award. The project will be funded through the Capital Fund for FY 24/25, with an existing allocation of $209,015.63 and an anticipated budget amendment of $647,043.18. The total project budget is estimated at $690,000, with a 10% contingency and a 1.5% infrastructure/site improvement permit fee included. JBI Contractors has previously completed similar municipal projects, including the Old Fire Station 81 Demolition and Georgia Avenue Drainage Improvements, with City Staff reporting satisfaction with their work quality, timely completion, and budget adherence. The project requires contractors to demonstrate financial stability, previous experience, appropriate licensing, and technical capabilities to successfully execute the complex drainage improvement project at the Spec Martin Stadium Memorial Complex.