Venetian Cove Marina Dock Improvement Project

The City of Leesburg is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed contractor to complete the Venetian Cove Marina Dock Improvement Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2501901). The project involves comprehensive marina infrastructure expansion, specifically constructing floating docks and a gangway, and includes improvements to existing boat docks located at 250 Ball Park Road in Leesburg. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals to complete the work, with a required contract performance period of 160 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The bid is due on July 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Venetian Center. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, compliance, contractor capabilities, and overall proposal advantages, with bidders required to submit comprehensive documentation including subcontractor lists, references, equipment details, supervisory personnel information, insurance proof, and compliance documents. The bid requires a 5% bid guarantee and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price, with liquidated damages of $1,694 per day for failure to complete within the specified timeframe.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the documentation suggests potential federal funding requirements that may include provisions for small and minority businesses. Bidders must be Florida-licensed contractors with comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments up to 5% annually for renewal terms and allows for a contract extension of up to three additional years if mutually agreed upon. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the quantity sheet includes nine primary work items with unit pricing mechanisms and a 10% construction contingency provision. Payments will be processed at 95% of invoiced amounts, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory project completion and submission of required documentation. The City of Leesburg reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal.