Water Control Structure S-405A Gates Replacement

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace two AMIL Gates at Water Control Structure S-405A, located in Orange County, Florida. The project involves in-kind replacement of both automatic water control gates for a dual gate structure originally constructed in the late 1960s, which is a Waterman Industries Model C-12 Constant Upstream Level Gate with a maximum gate opening of 2'-0.84" and an upstream control elevation of 96.00 feet. Key deliverables include minimal concrete repairs to create a watertight seal, removal and delivery of bearing housing units to CFTOD Planning & Engineering, replacement of the eastern safety chain post, and realignment of the bent ladder safety handrail. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the CFTOD Administration Building in Lake Buena Vista, with an optional site visit available. Prospective bidders must RSVP through PlanetBids by December 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., and will need a four-wheel drive vehicle for site access. All bid submissions must be completed electronically through the PlanetBids platform, with the final bid due date set for January 9, 2026.

The CFTOD offers bid preferences for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses on this solicitation. Vendor registration on the PlanetBids platform is free and provides access to bid opportunities from CFTOD and partnered governmental entities. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the procurement will be managed by procurement analyst Sara Medina, who can be reached at (689) 246-5346 for additional information. The platform ensures transparency and fairness in the competitive bidding process, with all vendors required to register and submit documentation electronically. Interested contractors should carefully review the bid documents and meet the technical specifications for water control structure gate replacement, demonstrating capability to perform precise mechanical and structural work in a specialized infrastructure environment.