U. S. Highway 27 Water Main Replacement

The City of Leesburg, Florida is requesting bids on U.S. Highway 27 Water Main Replacement under IFB 26-016-HG, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Venetian Center in Leesburg. The awardee must hold a Florida-licensed Certified Contractor certification.

The scope covers replacement of 5.5 miles of existing 10-inch water main pipe with 12-inch C900 pipe along U.S. Highway 27 from Middlesex Road to Highland Lake Boulevard, including installation of fire hydrants, valves, fittings, and appurtenances; restoration of disturbed fencing, structures, and private property; and provision of as-built drawings signed and sealed by a licensed professional surveyor. The contractor must obtain all local building permits, comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection erosion and sedimentation control standards, and coordinate with affected utilities.

The contract spans two phases: Phase 1 (12 months) and Phase 2 (9 months), for a combined completion of 21 months. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685 per day for delays exceeding substantial completion. The bid must be all-inclusive with no hidden costs. A 5% bid guarantee (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond) is required at submission; the awardee must provide a 100% performance and payment bond and 10% maintenance bond upon award. The City will pay 90% of invoiced amounts upon certification by its Public Works representative, with final payment due upon completion and evidence that all labor, materials, and indebtedness have been paid.

Commercial General Liability insurance must be maintained at $1 million per occurrence; Business Automobile Liability at $1 million per occurrence; and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law. Written questions are due July 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. via OpenGov. Public bid opening follows immediately after the deadline via Zoom, with solicitation tabulation within 48 hours and intent-to-award recommendation by July 31, 2026.