Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #IFB 25/26-04
Ft. Mellon Park Improvements Construction and Landscaping Project (Sanford, FL)
Posted
November 06, 2025
Respond By
December 02, 2025
Identifier
IFB 25/26-04
NAICS
237310, 561730, 238210
This opportunity involves a major construction and landscaping project for Ft. Mellon Park in Sanford, Florida. - Government Buyer: - City of Sanford, Florida (Finance Department, Purchasing Division; Parks & Recreation Department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Belgard (pavers) - Poligon (pavilion) - Local manufacturers (decorative aluminum grillwork) - Electrical component OEMs (for surge protection and lighting): - Square D (SurgeLogic EMA Series) - General Electric (Tranquell Series) - Legrand (WP26L enclosures) - Appleton (AST series flexible conduit) - O.Z. Gedney (AKC series liquid-tight conduit) - PQ Protection, Current Technology, Innovative Technology (surge protection) - Products and Services Requested: - Construction and site improvements: - Sheet pile wall (approx. 39,650 sq ft) - Concrete bulkhead, reinforced steel bulkhead - Concrete walkways, decorative paving (Belgard pavers or approved equal) - Plaza construction, retaining walls, decorative seat walls - Pavilion installation and coordination (Poligon or approved equal) - LED wall (add alternate) - Demolition, grading, dewatering, stormwater enhancements - Electrical service, light poles (8+), lighting fixtures, power distribution, surge protection - Special event power and lighting infrastructure - Relocation and reinstallation of existing lake fountain - Landscaping: - Planting of trees (Live Oak), shrubs (Podocarpus, Coontie, Canna), ground covers (Liriope, Pink Muhly Grass, Blue Porter Weed, Herb of Grace), and aquatic plants (Soft Rush, Pickerel Weed, Duck Potato) - Installation of St. Augustine 'Pro Vista' sod (approx. 47,000 sq ft) - Modification of existing irrigation system - Other notable items: - H Frame receptacle stations (20 units) - Lockable stainless steel enclosures for receptacles (Legrand WP26L or equal) - Photocell and time clock lighting controls - Compliance with NEC and local codes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Lump sum contract with a 5% bid bond and insurance requirements - Criminal background checks for contractors - Alternatives allowed for discontinued products (e.g., Belgard Bergerac pavers, Old Tyme Construction grillwork) - One-year warranty on landscaping, two-year warranty on equipment - Strict adherence to safety, quality, and public records laws - Coordination with local utility for electrical meter and CT cabinet - Estimated Contract Value: - Ranges from approximately $4.41 million to $6.94 million based on bid tabulations - Place of Performance: - Fort Mellon Park, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida (primary site) - Sanford Museum and Lake Carola shoreline (project elements) - Delivery and coordination at 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771 - City of Sanford government offices (contracting and administration) - Period of Performance: - 210 days for full completion (180 days substantial, 30 days final) - Warranties: 1 year for landscaping, 2 years for equipment
Description
The City of Sanford issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 25/26-04) for the construction of improvements at Ft. Mellon Park. The project scope includes lake improvements, earthwork, installation of a sheet pile wall and cap, drainage piping and structures, concrete walkways, decorative paving, plaza, retaining walls, decorative park seating walls, pavilion installation coordination, and electrical work for pavilion and lighting. The solicitation requires insurance and a 5% bid bond, with no online submissions accepted. The project timeline was extended to 210 days for full completion. The solicitation was awarded, and multiple addenda and clarifications were issued during the bidding process.