26-58 Deerpoint Potable Line Reconnect

The Bay County Board of Commissioners is soliciting qualified, Florida‑licensed underground utility contractors to reconnect an existing potable water line to an older raw water line at Deerpoint Dam, creating redundancy on the Northwest Transmission Line. The work includes excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, testing, and all associated permits, insurance, bonds, and warranties. Bids must be submitted electronically or as sealed paper by September 15, 2026, with a mandatory 5 % bid bond and a site visit offered on September 2, 2026 (optional). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with performance monitoring and a required execution of contract within ten days of award. • Scope: Reconnect potable finish water line to old raw line at Deerpoint Dam (water‑utility infrastructure). • Required qualifications: Florida‑licensed underground utility contractor; sub‑contractors must hold appropriate state licenses. • Mandatory documents: Bid bond (5 % of bid), licensing proof, insurance, certifications (anti‑collusion, human trafficking, etc.). • Key dates: Site visit 9/2/2026, Questions 9/7/2026, Bid deadline 9/15/2026, Award board meeting 10/6/2026. • Submission: Electronic via OpenGov or sealed paper to Purchasing Dept., Panama City, FL. • Contract terms: 90‑day bid validity, performance warranty, compliance with Florida statutes, no political/ideological considerations.