Dog Park at the Grove

The City of Orlando has issued Invitation for Bid IFB26-0024 for the Dog Park at the Grove project, soliciting sealed electronic bids via the City's OpenGov procurement portal. The solicitation was released on February 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders are required to submit complete proposals including a vendor questionnaire, pricing schedules with line items covering construction elements such as concrete plazas, fencing, landscaping, site furnishings, irrigation modifications, and site utility work. A mandatory 10% bid bond is required with each bid, and contractors must provide certificates of insurance along with performance and payment bonds if awarded. A non-mandatory pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for March 5, 2026, and written questions are accepted until March 12, 2026. The project is managed by the City of Orlando's Public Works Department, with Michael Melzer as the Project Manager and Silvia Coste as Senior Purchasing Agent. The scope of work includes comprehensive site improvements such as demolition, grading, installation of a 5-foot tall chain link privacy fence spanning over 1,600 linear feet, construction of concrete sidewalks and plazas, installation of benches, picnic tables, dog wash station, water fountains, shade structures, signage, and landscaping with 41 trees and shrubs. The work must comply with detailed technical drawings and manufacturer specifications, including stormwater management and backflow prevention requirements as outlined by the Orlando Utilities Commission. All bid submissions must be made electronically and no physical or alternative submissions will be accepted. Although no formal Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses or special contract terms are included, standard municipal contract obligations regarding bonding, insurance, permit payments, and adherence to City codes apply. The award appears to follow a price-focused sealed bid process, with an emphasis on responsiveness and full compliance with submission requirements. The final contract value and evaluation criteria are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The project location is Orlando, Florida, and the City of Orlando serves as the contracting agency overseeing compliance, inspection, and acceptance activities at the dog park site.