Underground Conduit Installation

The City of Ocala is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to perform underground conduit installation services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #OFN/250008. The procurement involves installing underground conduits using multiple methods including plow, hand dig, missile, and directional bore techniques within Marion County and Orlando City, Florida. Contractors must be licensed Florida Electrical Contractors with a minimum of 5 years of conduit installation experience and an FDOT Temporary Traffic Control license. The contract has an initial two-year term with two optional one-year renewals, requiring contractors to begin work within 5 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Key deliverables include daily work reports, underground conduit installation for 1.25", 2", and 3" conduits, and the ability to respond to emergency work within 2 hours. Evaluation will focus on the lowest bidder meeting all outlined requirements, with bids to be submitted using the comprehensive Price Proposal (Exhibit B) detailing unit costs for 42 distinct line items. The bid due date is December 2, 2024, with work to be performed between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must perform at least 60% of work with their own forces and obtain advance approval for any subcontractors. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Commercial Automotive Liability, and workers' compensation per Florida statutory requirements. Financial risks include liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for missed completion deadlines. While no specific total contract value is listed, the pricing structure is unit-based with estimated quantities ranging from 20 to 150,000 linear feet/units across various installation methods. Contractors must provide a comprehensive one-year material and labor warranty against operational failures caused by defective materials or workmanship. The bid documents include detailed material specifications in Exhibit C, which provides exhaustive requirements for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe materials that must meet specific ASTM standards.