U. S Highway 27 Utility (Sewer/Water) Turnpike Relocation Project

The City of Leesburg, Florida is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed certified Contractor (CGC) to execute the U.S. Highway 27 Utility (Sewer/Water) Turnpike Relocation Project in Jackson County. The procurement involves replacing 1,000 linear feet of existing 12-inch water line and 8-inch sewer line with 14-inch HDPE water and sewer lines, requiring complex utility infrastructure work including boring under the Florida Turnpike along U.S. Highway 27. Key deliverables include comprehensive utility line replacement, directional boring, installation of new valves and connections, and site restoration. The solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals to complete the project. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Venetian Center, with bid submissions due on November 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Evaluation criteria will include price, compliance with specifications, bidder's performance history, and overall best value to the city. The project has a specified completion date of February 12, 2026, with liquidated damages of $1,685 per day for delays beyond this date.

The procurement requires bidders to submit a 5% bid bond and performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price. Contractors must have at least five years of business experience and provide comprehensive documentation including references, subcontractor lists, and equipment inventories. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the project may be partially funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, requiring compliance with federal procurement guidelines including equal employment opportunity and drug-free workplace requirements. Bidders must adhere to domestic procurement preferences and technical specifications detailed in the project documents. Though a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure work covering approximately 1,090 linear feet of force main, 1,040 linear feet of water main, and 1,100 linear feet of gas main. The technical complexity and precise engineering requirements suggest a significant investment in municipal infrastructure upgrade, with careful consideration of utility separation, material specifications, and installation methodologies.