Site work and renovation of a civil project in Orlando, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The proposed work will include the installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), replacement of pumps and motors, addition of HVAC system and other electrical & Electronic appurtenances needed with the addition of the VFDs at the Hunters Creek WSF. In addition, the project will include the replacement of the existing generator and fuel tank, upsizing discharge of well piping from 12" to 16" and multiple improvements to the Fluoride Building and metering pumps. It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure they commence their upload efforts timely to meet the submission deadline. The County shall not be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence, including the respondent's network delays, bandwidth issues, internet outages, or technical difficulties. The question and answer module of ProcureNow OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation. Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST. Respondents are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly. Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other Contract documents shall be considered binding. The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager, Procurement Division. Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the ProcureNow OpenGov question and answer module or as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume, participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications. Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein. This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No respondent or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any respondent or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from. Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email gerson.vazquezgonzalez@ocfl.net. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered. Orange County exercises the rights and privileges conveyed to it by the State of Florida, and the Orange County Charter. It presently operates with an elected chief executive officer, Orange County Mayor, and six elected district commissioners, who together comprise the Board of County Commissioners. Procurement is an essential function of the County, affecting all operational departments, ongoing projects and future initiatives. The Procurement Division is divided into three (3) Sections, the "Buying Section", the "Purchasing Section" and the "Contracts Section". The Orange County Procurement Division operates under the leadership of Carrie Mathes, MPA, NIGP-CPP, CFCM, CPPO, CPPB as Procurement Division Manager and Chief Procurement Official in accordance with the Orange County Ordinance. Question Submission Deadline:July 8, 2024, 4:00 pm Upon notice of award, when the contract amount exceeds $100,000, the Contractor shall execute and deliver to the County the Payment (See: Payment Bond Template) andPerformance Bonds (See: Performance Bond Template) as security for the faithful performance and completion of the Work and payment for all materials and labor furnished or supplied in connection with all Work included in the Contract Documents. These Bonds shall be in amounts at least equal to the Contract Amount, shall name the County as obligee, and shall be in such form and by sureties of financial standing having a rating from A.M. Best Company (or other equivalent rating company) equal to or better than A- VI and must be included on the approved list of sureties issued by the United States Department of Treasury. Prior to execution of the Contract Documents the County may require the Contractor to furnish such other Bonds, in such form and with such sureties as it may require. If such Bonds are required by written instructions given prior to opening of Bids, the premium shall be paid by the Contractor. If the Contract Amount is increased by Change Order, the Contractor shall insure that the Payment and Performance Bonds be amended accordingly and a copy of the amendment is forwarded to the County. The Contractor shall record the payment and performance bonds in Orange County public records as required by Florida Statutes, Chapter 255.05. Before commencing the work the Contractor shall provide to the Manager of the Procurement Division a certified copy of the recorded bonds. No payment will be made to the contractor until the contractor has provided a copy of the recorded bonds. If the Surety on any bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any State where any part of the Work is located or it ceases to meet the requirements imposed by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall within five (5) days thereafter substitute another Bond with another Surety both of which shall be acceptable to the County. When Bid security has been required, if within ten (10) days after notification by the County of the County's approval to award the Contract the successful Respondent refuses or otherwise neglects to execute the required written Contract and fails to furnish the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond, the amount of the Respondent's Bid security (Cashier's Check or Bid Bond) shall be forfeited and the same shall be retained by the County. No plea of mistake in the offer or misunderstanding of the conditions of forfeiture shall be available to the Respondent for the recovery of Bid security or as a defense to any action.