Opportunity
MyVendorLink #ITB 270026
Underground directional boring and conduit installation services for Ocala Electric Utility
Posted
October 16, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
ITB 270026
NAICS
237130, 237990
The City of Ocala is seeking contractors to install underground conduit for Ocala Electric Utility cable projects as needed. - Government buyer: City of Ocala Purchasing Department, on behalf of Ocala Electric Utility (OEU), Florida. - Requested service: Directional boring and installation of conduit systems for cable installations. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies and minimize disruption to OEU customers. - Qualifications and requirements: Offerors must be Florida-licensed Underground Utility Contractors or General Contractors and provide three references from the past five years for conduit services, including work in dense urban settings. - Operational expectations: Provide written quotes within 48 hours of an OEU Project Manager’s request and begin work within four business days after receiving a Notice to Proceed. - OEMs and products: No OEMs, named suppliers, specific products, or part numbers are identified.
Description
The City of Ocala seeks a Florida-licensed Underground Utility Contractor or General Contractor to install conduit systems for cable installations as needed by the Ocala Electric Utility. Work will use directional boring and requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies while minimizing disruption to customers. The contractor must provide a written quote within 48 hours of a request and begin work within four business days of the Notice to Proceed. The initial contract term is two years, with two optional one-year renewals; the anticipated start is February 2027.