Drainage Ditch Sediment Removal N Tamiami Trail

Sarasota County is requesting quotes from bidders to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary to evaluate and perform hand clearing, sediment removal, and drainage restoration.

The purpose of this project is to remove accumulated sediment and obstructions restricting drain flow, restore the ditch bottom to the appropriate elevations, and reestablish positive drainage to reduce backup.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price.

The contractor should provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary to evaluate and perform hand clearing sediment removal and drainage restoration along approximately 1700 linear feet of existing drainage ditch located at 4726 north Tamiami Trail. The ditch carries significant drainage flows and contains accumulated sediment and numerous existing tree roots. Access for heavy equipment is limited. The contractor will need to request Utility locations before beginning work.

Contractors shall submit a quote in a lump sum incorporating all the work details described below and listed in the fee schedule.

• Remove Accumulated Sediment: Remove accumulated sediment, silt, and other materials obstructing the ditch flowing line throughout the designated project limits. Work shall be performed using hand cleaning methods and appropriate sized equipment suitable for the restricted access conditions.
• Restore Drainage Flowline: Reestablish a continuous, unobstructed flow line throughout the designated ditch section.
• Protect Existing Trees and Roots: Exercise care when working around existing trees and root systems. The contractor shall avoid unnecessary cutting, damage, or disturbance of trees roots.
• Maintain Existing Drainage Conditions: Perform the work in a manner that minimizes destruction to the existence drainage system and adjacent properties.
• Remove and Dispose of Materials: collect, load, transport, and lawfully dispose of all sediment, debris, and other materials generated by the work.
• Restore the Work Area: Upon completion, remove equipment, temporary obstructions, and excess materials.

The contractor has to notify the county that the work is complete and provide photographs documenting the conditions before and after the work.

**Responses must be submitted electronically** at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

**DO NOT submit a quote of more than $50,000.** In the event no responsive and responsible quotes are received under the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel this Quick Quote and re-solicit using another procurement method.

Bidder must provide a minimum of 3 references using the *Reference Form* provided in OpenGov Procurement. Failure to provide required references at time of submittal may result in Bidder being declared non-responsive.

Work shall begin within 14 days after receipt of a County Purchase Order and shall be completed no more than 45 days after receipt of a County Purchase Order.

It is recommended, Contractors should conduct a site evaluation before submitting bid.

Successful Bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting the requirements contained in the attached Insurance Requirements.