42878 - Purchase and Delivery of Corrugated Aluminum Pipe

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the “District”) seeks competitive pricing for the purchase and delivery of corrugated aluminum pipe and related materials for projects included in its Fiscal Year 2026-27 Work Plan. The estimated budget for the Work is **$45,000**. All material must be delivered by **February 5, 2027**.

The District intends to award and issue a Purchase Order to one Respondent capable of providing the materials requested in this solicitation. The Purchase Order shall serve as the Agreement between the District and the awarded Respondent.

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) is seeking competitive pricing for the purchase and delivery of corrugated aluminum pipe (CAP) for culvert installation projects identified in the District’s Fiscal Year 2026–27 Work Plan. The pipe is intended for use at several District properties, including Rice Creek Conservation Area, Sunnyhill Conservation Area, Bayard Conservation Area, and Pablo Creek Conservation Area.

The Contractor shall furnish all CAP in 30-foot lengths, together with the bands and gaskets, in the size and quantities specified in the Cost Schedule.

The Contractor shall deliver all materials to the following location identified below during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm. Delivery date and time shall be coordinated with the District’s Project Manager.

- Location: Lake George Field Station, 735 Joe Pittman Road, Seville, Florida 32190

All materials shall comply with the applicable current editions of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Standard Plans in effect on the solicitation due date. CAP shall comply with FDOT Section 945.

Contractor’s Responsibilities

1. Furnish all pipe, bands, gaskets and other materials identified in the Cost Schedule.
2. Ensure that all CAP complies with FDOT Section 945 and the applicable FDOT specifications and plans stated above.
3. Include all transportation, delivery, freight, fuel, and related charges in the unit price entered on the Cost Schedule.
4. Provide the District Project Manager (DPM) with at least 48 hours’ advance notice before delivery.

District’s Responsibilities

1. Coordinate access to the delivery location.
2. Unload the materials upon delivery.
3. Inspect and verify receipt of the delivered materials.

The Contractor shall deliver all pipe, bands, gaskets and related materials no later than **February 5, 2027**.

| Item | Description | Quantity | Unit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 18-inch by 30-foot | 6 | EA |
| 2 | 24-inch by 30-foot | 12 | EA |
| 3 | 30-inch by 30-foot | 4 | EA |
| 4 | 36-inch by 30-foot | 2 | EA |
| 5 | 24-inch band with gasket | 2 | EA |

Respondent’s submittal must be in electronic format (no paper copies) either by uploading to DemandStar directly at www.demandstar.com OR to Central Bidding directly at www.centralbidding.com (NOT BOTH); OR by delivering all files on a single pin/thumb/jump drive either by mail or hand delivery in a sealed envelope. **DO NOT SUBMIT VIA EMAIL — THIS WILL RESULT IN THE SUBMITTAL BEING REJECTED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.**

The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Respondent, being the Respondent with the lowest Total Cost as reflected on the Cost Schedule who demonstrates, in accordance with the requirements of the submittal documents, a verifiable history of the skill, ability, integrity, and reliability necessary for the faithful performance of the Agreement (the “Successful Respondent”).

Minimum qualifications

• Experience: Respondent’s company must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience supplying and delivering culvert materials similar to the Work described in this solicitation.
• Similar Projects: Respondents must have successfully completed at least two (2) similar projects within the last five (5) years. Each project must have a total project value of at least $10,000 and must involve the supply and delivery of corrugated aluminum pipe or comparable culvert materials as set forth on the *Similar Projects Form*. No more than one (1) of the similar projects may have been completed for the District.

Insurance Requirements: This Section does not apply to this solicitation.

The Purchase Order shall be effective upon issuance by the District.