Water Well Maintenance & Repair Services

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a two-year contract to provide water well maintenance and repair services across various county locations, with an estimated total value of $688,073. The solicitation, identified as ITB-26-00234, was posted on May 19, 2026, and bids are due by June 12, 2026. All submissions must be made electronically through the County’s Electronic Bidding System, and no paper submissions will be accepted. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced bidder whose proposal meets all minimum technical requirements outlined in the solicitation. Performance is to be conducted at locations within Hillsborough County, Florida, with all work to be completed no later than seven days after receipt of a purchase order, and prices must be quoted F.O.B. destination, with title transferring to the County upon delivery. Contractors must hold a valid Water Well Contractor License issued by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Florida Statutes governing business operations and public records access. E-Verify compliance is mandatory for all employees, with ongoing obligations to maintain documentation and report unauthorized workers. Contractors are required to carry commercial general liability, professional liability, cyber liability, pollution liability, and, if applicable, medical malpractice insurance, each with minimum coverage limits ranging from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence, naming the County as an additional insured. Digital systems used under the contract must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, and all work must adhere to best commercial practices and highest quality standards. A Drug-Free Workplace certification is required, and bidders may receive award preference if they comply. Payment will be made via ACH direct deposit by the County’s Finance Department within 30 days of invoice approval, with no mention of electronic invoicing platforms like WAWF. No surety bonds are required, and subcontractors must also meet all insurance and compliance obligations. The contract does not include option periods, key personnel specifications, or federal accounting codes, reflecting a local government procurement structure without federal FAR clauses or military standards.