Ad#12655413 9/28/2026

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Melbourne, Florida, through the Engineering Department, 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida, 32901, until 3:00 p.m., local time , October 28, 2026, at which time and place bids will be opened and publicly read for constructing ABOVE GRADE WELLS 5 & 6,PROJECT NO. 31122 in the City of Melbourne, Florida.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Project includes construction of surface facilities for two upper Floridan aquifer municipal production wells, designated Production Well Nos. 5 and 6, construction of raw water pipelines for Production Well Nos. 5 and 6. Selective demolition and modifications of Production Well No. 4 and other work indicated in the Contract Documents and on the plans.

The work includes furnishing all material, labor, and equipment necessary for constructing ABOVE GRADE WELLS 5 & 6. All work is to be done in accordance to the plans and specifications of Project No. 31122.

This project is not funded by state or federal funds.

The Contractor shall not subcontract more than 60% of the work based on the total contract price. Applicant may not utilize subcontractors for the role of project manager. Successful bidder must be able to show a past history of successfully completed projects, by providing three (3) projects similar to the Scope of Work including above grade facilities for Floridan Aquifer Production Wells, HDPE raw water main installation, and electrical and instrumentation and controls in which Bidders identified personnel is currently engaged or completed in the last ten (10) years, including subcontractors experience and successful performance. A water well contractor license in Florida will be required (doesnt need to be the prime) since the existing wells are going to be modified and there are artesian conditions that require flow suppression and fluid management. Contractor, or its sub-contractor(s), shall possess and maintain during the term of this Agreement one of the following licenses and/or certifications:

1. Florida Registered or Certified General Contractor

2. Florida Registered or Certified Underground Utilities Contractor

3. Water well contractor license

Per Section 2-583, City of Melbourne City Code, 2-572(a) Award to the lowest responsible bidder Awards of contracts or purchases shall be to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder. In determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, the following, in addition to price, shall be considered:

(1) Responsibility.

a. The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform under the terms of the bid documents.

b. Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the materials or service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference.

c. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder.

d. The quality of performance of previous contracts and the providing of materials and/or services.

e. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract, or the providing of materials or services.

f. The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the materials or services.

g. The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies, equipment, or contractual services to the particular use required.

h. The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the subject of the contract.

i. The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid.

(2) Responsiveness.

a. Whether the bid conforms to the material elements of an invitation for bid or request for proposal.

b. Whether the bid conforms substantially to specifications and does not contain a material variance.

Milestone Date

Advertisement September 28, 2026

Non-mandatory Pre-Bid October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Deadline for Questions October 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Bid Submittal October 28, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Contract Award November 10, 2026

The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 5890 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, FL.

Plans, specifications and contract documents will be open to inspection and may be obtained on CD at the City of Melbourne, Engineering Department, 3rd Floor, 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901, or www.demandstar.com, or via email at Kacie.black@mlbfl.org OR kacie.black@mlbfl.org. Only complete sets of plans and specifications will be distributed.

All questions about the meaning or intent of this Invitation to Bid must be submitted in writing at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to bid due date. All questions must be directed to the City of Melbourne, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901, Attention: Kacie Black, Engineering Department, or Kacie.black@mlbfl.org@mlbfl.org. Only questions answered by formal written addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect and shall not be relied upon by Bidders in submitting their bids.

Bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the bid. Bid bonds shall be countersigned by an agent having an established place of business in the State of Florida. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 55 days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Bidders must include one original and one copy of their submitted bid.

The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to apply. The City of Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer.

The Contractor shall comply with the City of Melbourne Code pertaining to Hometown Labor Law relating to all bidding requirements and contract awards of $100,000.00 or greater, that are completely funded by the City.

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

An entity or an affiliate that has been placed on the Discriminatory Vendor List may not submit a bid, proposal or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a building or public works; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not contract business with any public entity.

By signing this bid, the Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge or belief, that the Bidder and its principles have not been placed on the discriminatory vendor list. Bidders on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid.

The City of Melbourne, Florida, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive technicalities and informalities.