Surface Depression NE 17TH RD

The City of Ocala has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB# CIP/260112) for surface depression remediation services located at 1155 NE 17th Road Right of Way in Ocala, Florida, specifically seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grout injection services. The procurement requires an experienced contractor to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete grout injection work in accordance with geotechnical site exploration recommendations prepared by GEO-TECH, INC. Bidders must possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in injection grouting services and hold a current Florida license as either a General Contractor or Underground Utility Contractor. The project scope includes mobilization, compaction grout application, and rip rap installation, with work to commence within 7 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 30 days. Evaluation criteria include the lowest responsive bid meeting all outlined requirements, with bids to be received on a unit price basis and the City paying only for actual units provided or installed. The original due date is listed as December 18, 2025, with the posting date of January 9, 2026, and bidders must submit a completed Price Proposal covering all required line items.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types identified in the procurement documents. The contractor must maintain specific insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined, and Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. The project includes estimated quantities of 1 lump sum for mobilization, 65 cubic yards of compaction grout, and 50 cubic yards of rip rap, though these quantities are not guaranteed minimums. Liquidated damages for project delays are structured on a sliding scale, starting at $1,318 per day for contracts under $300,000. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but bidders will be compensated on a unit price basis for actual work completed. Contractors must remain current on all obligations to the City, with the municipality reserving the right to offset any payments against delinquent amounts or fees owed.