Wekiva Springs Septic Tank Retrofit Project Phase 6A and Phase6B

Orange County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for the Wekiva Springs Septic Tank Retrofit Project Phase 6A and Phase 6B (Y26-761), a central gravity sanitary sewer system serving 83 residential parcels across two neighborhoods, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 23, 2026. Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses receive a preference of 3 to 8 percent depending on bid amount.

The scope encompasses decommissioning and disconnection of existing septic tanks and connection of 59 parcels in Majestic Oaks (Phase 6A) and 24 parcels in Sweetwater Country Club Place (Phase 6B) to new central utility infrastructure. Contractors must hold appropriate Florida licensing and permits, maintain workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000, and pollution liability coverage of $1,000,000. Orange County must be named as an additional insured. Bid and performance bonds are required.

The estimated project cost is $9,515,402.54. The County will award a single contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for failure to achieve substantial or final completion by contractual deadlines. All bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform; hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, or emailed offers will be rejected. Questions are due August 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must provide comprehensive project references and submit disclosure forms addressing conflicts of interest, criminal history, and human trafficking compliance. The contract is governed by Florida law with venue in the Ninth Circuit Court in Orange County.