Jones Avenue Pond Maintenance

Orange County, Florida, through its Public Works and Engineering Department, is soliciting bids for the Jones Avenue Pond Maintenance project (Solicitation Number Y26-710), with an issued date of December 2, 2025, and a response deadline of January 13, 2026. This solicitation requires contractors to perform pond maintenance work in compliance with detailed construction plans, technical provisions, and county regulations. The scope involves providing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the project, which includes site investigation, clearing and grubbing, excavation, traffic maintenance, erosion control, and other related activities. The contractor must adhere to a construction schedule targeting substantial completion within 150 calendar days and final completion within 180 days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Coordination with regulatory agencies, permit acquisition, and the submission of documentation such as Shop Drawings, schedules, and testing reports are essential requirements. The contract emphasizes environmental compliance, referencing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and stormwater pollution prevention protocols. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, conforming strictly to submission guidelines that include required certifications and representations such as anti-human trafficking compliance, conflict of interest disclosures, and felony conviction statements. The procurement process evaluates bids based on price and other non-price factors to determine the lowest responsive and responsible offer. Although pricing details are not populated in the solicitation documents, an estimated project cost of approximately $398,345 is referenced. The contract mandates that the contractor maintain qualified personnel with a competent superintendent on-site, provide 24/7 emergency supervision contact, and manage subcontractor approvals. Insurance, performance bonding, and compliance with county and state statutory requirements are prerequisites. Finally, the contract administration resides with Orange County’s Procurement Division under the leadership of Carrie Mathes, with point contacts including the Senior Engineer Sanjiv Chokshi and Contracting Agent Corie Cummings facilitating technical and contractual inquiries. The project location and execution must comply with Florida Department of Transportation standards as well as Orange County ordinances, ensuring all work is inspected and accepted on-site under strict quality and performance criteria.