Splashpad Renovation and Improvement

The City of DeBary, Florida is requesting sealed proposals for splashpad renovation and improvement under RFP 3826, with proposals due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST at 16 Colomba Road, DeBary.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing splash-pad water fixtures with City-furnished new fixtures, replacement of an outdoor shower fixture, removal and installation of a new pump system with associated filters, controllers, and activation modules, surface preparation and resurfacing with decorative non-slip painting, replacement of six existing benches, and all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental services for complete operational installation. Pricing is submitted on a lump-sum basis per the Bid Price Sheet. The project is partially funded with ECHO Funds.

The City of DeBary is exempt from Federal Excise and State of Florida Sales taxes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of the base bid. Performance and Payment Bonds at one-hundred percent of the total bid amount are required unless contract value is $200,000 or less, in which case the City may waive this requirement at its discretion; Volusia County must be listed as Obligee on required bonds in addition to the City. The Contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Business Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance per Florida statutory requirements prior to work commencement.

Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for work uncompleted after the contractual completion date. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of the proportional contract price, with 5 percent retained until final payment. No time extensions will be granted for inclement weather unless rainfall exceeds historical norms as confirmed by the Engineer's measurements. Construction commences November 19, 2026 with estimated completion by February 26, 2027. City Council approval is tentatively set for November 18, 2026. The written inquiry deadline is October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.