Stormwater Underdrain Replacement Project - CDD5

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority, representing Community Development District 5 in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking qualified contractors for the Stormwater Underdrain Replacement Project in the Stone Ridge - Lake Forest Glen area. The procurement is a Request for Quick Quote (QQ 25-009) focused on replacing existing underdrains within utility easements, with specific project locations identified in Lake Forest Glen. The primary deliverables include installing 8" diameter PVC perforated pipes, solid pipes for driveways/roadways, filter aggregate, filter fabric, and associated restoration work. Contractors must complete the entire project within 30 days of contract award. Bidders are required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance, demonstrate qualifications through similar past contracts, and submit a detailed Schedule of Values with unit pricing for estimated quantities, including 550 linear feet of underdrain pipe, 475 linear feet of solid pipe, 1,450 square feet of brick paver removal/replacement, and 114 square yards of filter aggregate. The quote is due on July 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with interested bidders encouraged to schedule a site visit by calling 941-727-0899, extension 106. The district will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with quotes remaining valid for 90 days after the scheduled opening.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors who can meet the technical and insurance requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, potential bidders must demonstrate past experience with similar infrastructure projects. The document reserves the right for the district to reject any or all quotes and to award the contract to the most advantageous proposal. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed Schedule of Values suggests the project scope involves substantial underground infrastructure work. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the project specifications, complete the quote form with precise unit pricing, and provide their earliest potential start date. The project's focus on stormwater infrastructure replacement indicates a strategic municipal improvement initiative within the Lakewood Ranch community development area.