Underwater Diving Services for the Inspection, Repair or Monitoring

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking a contractor for Underwater Diving Services (IFB24-0264) to perform comprehensive underwater inspection, repair, and monitoring of municipal water infrastructure across Orange County, Florida. The solicitation requires a qualified diving contractor to conduct services on culverts, weirs, sluice gates, stormwater systems, lakes, and associated equipment and components. The bid is scheduled to be opened virtually on May 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on April 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Potential contractors must submit electronic bids through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with paper responses considered non-responsive. The contract term is anticipated to be three years, with potential renewals for up to three additional twelve-month periods, totaling a maximum of seventy-two months. Deliverables include a comprehensive range of diving services, including single inland commercial diving, hazmat diving, underwater welding, cutting, drilling, dredging, and inspection, with estimated quantities ranging from 10 to 200 hours/days across nineteen different line items.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority/women-owned and veteran business enterprises, requiring specific documentation and compliance forms related to these designations. Respondents must provide extensive documentation, including professional references, industry certifications, proof of insurance, detailed equipment lists, and compliance with scrutinized companies regulations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing schedule suggests a substantial potential contract value covering multiple diving service categories. Contractors will need to demonstrate significant technical capabilities, including specialized diving certifications, safety protocols, and equipment readiness to perform complex underwater infrastructure services. The City of Orlando will likely evaluate bids based on technical qualifications, pricing structure, business enterprise status, and overall capability to perform the required underwater diving and inspection services across municipal water infrastructure systems.