Orange County Opengov #Y26-760-EB

Orange County, FL Seeks Bids for Asbestos Cement Force Main Replacement Project

Orange County, Florida Utilities, Engineering is seeking bids for a major infrastructure project to remove and replace asbestos cement force mains at seven wastewater facilities. - Government Buyer: - Orange County, Florida, Utilities, Engineering (Procurement Division) - Contact: Elia Batista - Project Scope: - Removal and replacement of seven asbestos cement force mains - Extensive civil and utility work including pipe removal, installation of new ductile iron (DIP), PVC, and HDPE water and force mains, valves, hydrants, manhole work, and related site restoration - Products and Quantities: - Mobilization, bonds, permits, and preconstruction documentation (1 each) - Concrete base (8-inch thick): 2,740 linear feet - Asphalt pavement removal/replacement (1.5-inch): 600 linear feet - Concrete curb, driveway, and sidewalk replacement: 241, 855, and 1,583 linear feet respectively - Chain link fence install/replacement: 80 linear feet - Temporary bypass piping system (4-inch): 1 unit - Removal of existing pipes (various diameters): 1,610 to 2,530 linear feet per size - Installation of new DIP and PVC water/force mains (2-inch to 12-inch): 30 to 4,730 linear feet per size - Gate valves, tapping sleeves, line stop assemblies, air release valves, fire hydrants, and manhole work (quantities vary by type) - Directional drill HDPE water main (12-inch): 250 linear feet - Notable Requirements: - Project completion required within 365 days from Notice to Proceed - Substantial completion within 300 days - Strict adherence to electronic bid submission protocols - Insurance and bonding required - Participation in a virtual pre-bid meeting recommended - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products specified by type and material (DIP, PVC, HDPE, valves, hydrants, etc.) - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $5.98 million

Description

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for the removal and replacement of asbestos cement force mains. The project involves significant infrastructure work with an estimated cost of approximately $5.98 million. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by August 25, 2026. A pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 31, 2026, to provide additional information and answer questions. All questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026.

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