Underdrain Installation & Repair

Orange County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for underdrain installation and repair services throughout unincorporated Orange County under IFB Y26-1003, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 10 at 11:00 a.m. via WebEx. A Service Disabled Veteran Business preference is available, offering a 3% to 8% price advantage based on bid amount thresholds.

The scope includes installation of new underdrain systems and replacement of non-functional systems, removal and replacement of damaged curbs, sidewalks, and driveway approaches, sprinkler system repairs, roadway base and asphalt restoration, and construction of cleanouts. Bidders must be licensed by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation's Construction Industries Licensing Board.

The estimated total cost is $3.92 million for the initial one-year period and $19.61 million over the full five-year term. The contract commences upon execution and extends for 60 months with potential renewal options. Original contract prices are firm for the initial one-year period; thereafter, annual price escalation is permitted using Producer Price Index methodology, capped at 4% maximum unless authorized otherwise. The County may award multiple contracts, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving the primary contract and first priority consideration for work.

Bid security of at least 10% of the estimated base period contract amount is required via bid bond or certified/cashier's check. Performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount are required upon award. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit references for similar projects, which the County will independently verify. The County is exempt from sales and use taxes and will not issue tax exemption certificates. Questions are due July 20 at 5:00 p.m. EST; responses will be provided electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform.