Water Control Structure S-405A Gates Replacement

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is soliciting bids for the replacement of both AMIL gates at Water Control Structure S-405A, a dual gate structure built in the late 1960s featuring Waterman Industries Model C-12 Constant Upstream Level Gates. The project scope includes in-kind replacement of the gates, minimal concrete repairs to ensure a watertight seal, removal and delivery of bearing housing units to CFTOD's Planning & Engineering department prior to gate disposal, replacement of the existing eastern safety chain post, and realignment of a bent ladder safety handrail. The structure controls an upstream elevation of 96.00 feet with a maximum gate opening of approximately two feet. The work will be performed in Florida, with additional details and site access provided during a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and optional site visit requiring prior RSVP. All bidding and communications are managed electronically through the PlanetBids platform, which mandates vendor registration for access to solicitation documents, submission of questions, and bid proposals. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, and bid submissions are due by January 9, 2026. The solicitation includes bid preferences for local vendors, veteran-owned small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses. No specific federal or state contract clauses, packaging, labeling, inspection criteria, quality standards, evaluation factors, or payment procedures are explicitly provided in the accessible documents. Details on contract administration, invoicing, or inspection responsibilities are not detailed, nor are there formalized evaluation criteria or award methodology disclosed. The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, but no detailed cost breakdown or pricing structure is publicly stated. Interested bidders must refer to the PlanetBids platform to obtain full bid documents, supporting attachments, and additional solicitation information. The designated procurement contact is Sara Medina of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.