Countywide Fire Hydrant Replacement - WORCS-5

Hillsborough County's Water Resources Department is seeking a qualified contractor for the Countywide Fire Hydrant Replacement - WORCS-5 project, with an estimated value of 1,900,000 dollars. The scope of work involves the replacement of fire hydrants, hydrant assemblies, and valves on existing water mains on an as-needed basis, including site restoration such as asphalting, sodding, and sidewalk repair. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the county may award one or more contracts based on the total bid price. Bidders must hold a current Florida General Contractor's license (CGC or RGC) and submit their proposals via the Euna Procurement system by October 27, 2026. The agreement includes specific financial allowances, including 5,000 dollars for permits, 100 dollars per site, 106,000 dollars for exploratory excavation, and 177,100 dollars for non-priced items. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds within ten days of the award, as well as comprehensive insurance covering general liability, automobile, workers' compensation, professional, cyber, and pollution liability. Operational constraints require water main shutdowns to typically occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Additionally, bidders must submit an affidavit of compliance denying business involvement with foreign countries of concern as per Florida Statutes. Payment is processed via ACH within fourteen days of invoice receipt, with monthly applications for payment permitted starting thirty days after the notice to proceed.