Sealed bids are solicited for directional boring services (horizontal directional drilling) on an as-needed, purchase order basis. Bids are due by July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Questions are due by July 9, 2026. The contract term is one year with up to three one-year renewal options. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No minimum or maximum quantity of work is guaranteed. Bidders must be licensed in Florida and demonstrate experience. Insurance and bonding requirements apply. All bid documents must be submitted by the deadline.
Bids must be received by July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. bid duebid opening date: **** **** by 2: 00 pm
Payment shall be made only for work that has been fully completed in accordance with the applicable purchase order and work that has achieved final completion and written acceptance by the city. Payment shall be made only for: work that has been fully completed in accordance with the applicable purchase order and work that has achieved final completion and written acceptance by the city.
Award, if made, shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with applicable Florida law and the City's purchasing policy. Award, if made, shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with applicable Florida law and the citys purchasing policy.
Bidders must be legally authorized to conduct business in Florida, hold a current and active Florida certified underground utility and excavation contractor license, demonstrate experience in HDD operations, provide references, and have the necessary equipment and operational capability. a. legal authorization b. licensure c. experience d. references e. equipment and operational capability
The resulting contract includes liquidated damages for failure to mobilize, failure to meet emergency response times, and failure to achieve timely final completion. The resulting contract includes liquidated damages for failure to mobilize, failure to meet emergency response times, and failure to achieve timely final completion, as set forth in the form of agreement.
A prebid site visit will not be held for this solicitation. A prebid site visit will not be held for this solicitation.
Any actual or prospective bidder who is aggrieved in connection with this solicitation or the intended award may file a protest in accordance with the procedures and timeframes set forth in the City of Milton Purchasing Policy 9. 0. The protest period shall commence upon posting of the notice of intended award.
Violation of communications restrictions, failure to meet minimum qualifications, submission of nonresponsive bids, or failure to comply with statutory requirements may result in disqualification. Violation of this provision may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive or the bidder being determined nonresponsible.