The City of Miami Beach is seeking proposals for sewer and stormwater assessment, trenchless rehabilitation, and point repairs for approximately five years. The current agreement expires January 20, 2027. Proposals are sought from qualified firms based on qualifications, products, solutions, approach, and methodology. Price is not requested initially; negotiations will occur with shortlisted firms. Services may include pipeline and manhole condition inspection reports, manhole and structure rehabilitation, cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation, CCTV inspection, trenchless point repairs, and open cut point repairs. Emergency services are required with a 1-hour response time. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by August 14, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 5, 2026.
Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Payment terms are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but cost adjustments may be requested annually based on documented cost increases.
The solicitation requires bidders to submit at least three active warranty agreements for projects completed within the last three years.
Proposals will be evaluated based on qualitative criteria including experience, products/solutions, and approach/methodology, with a maximum of 100 points. Quantitative criteria, such as veterans preference (5 points), will also be considered.
Bidders must be a manufacturer or authorized agent, hold a Florida certified licensed underground utility and excavation contractor license, and demonstrate relevant experience with at least three projects in the last three years.
The document mentions potential sanctions for noncompliance with the cone of silence requirements, including rendering a response voidable. Damages, penalties, and fines for failure to obtain required licenses or permits will be borne by the contractor.
A pre-proposal meeting or site visits may be scheduled. Attendance for the pre-proposal meeting is recommended but not mandatory.
Questions or requests for clarification must be received no later than fifteen calendar days prior to the proposal due date.
Failure to receive an addendum issued through BidNet Direct may result in disqualification. Failure to submit required documents, such as the certification, questionnaire requirements affidavit, may also lead to disqualification.
