Countywide Sidewalk Grinding

Hillsborough County is seeking qualified contractors to perform sidewalk grinding services across public sidewalks within the county under a two-year contract with an estimated value of $1,949,995.50. The solicitation, identified as ITB-26-00342, was posted on July 16, 2026, with proposals due by August 10, 2026, and will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical requirements will be selected. Work involves identifying and grinding trip hazards on sidewalks where elevation differences range from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, restoring damaged landscaping and utilities, removing all debris, and ensuring compliance with ADA standards, OSHA noise limits (no more than 85 dB at 10 feet), and Florida statutes. Performance is to occur at various locations throughout Hillsborough County, with the County retaining authority to modify specific job sites during the contract period. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. to the job site, and the contractor must operate using commercial-grade, self-contained equipment. Contractors must comply with stringent insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Professional Liability policies, each with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and must name Hillsborough County as an additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage. Additional obligations include adherence to Florida’s drug-free workplace laws, use of E-Verify for new hires, reporting suspected unauthorized workers to ICE, and avoiding business with entities on Florida’s Scrutinized Companies list. All solid waste must be disposed of through authorized county franchise collectors, and any ICT delivered must meet digital accessibility standards. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Euna Procurement electronic portal, and no hard copies, emails, or faxes will be accepted. The County will manage contract administration through a designated Project Manager, with payments processed electronically via ACH upon invoice approval. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the County to engage multiple vendors, and assignment of the contract is prohibited without written consent. No formal packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are specified, and while certifications like UEI or CAGE codes are not explicitly required, valid taxpayer identification information must be provided.