RFB 26-5022 – Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure - Portable Cofferdam

Agency:	Southwest Florida Water Management District
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Posted Date:	Jan 23, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 10, 2026
Solicitation No:	RFB 26-5022
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COVER SHEET

REQUEST FOR BIDS #26-5022

WYSONG-COOGLER WATER CONSERVATION STRUCTURE -

PORTABLE COFFERDAM

SUBMIT RESPONSES TO:

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM.

DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Ari Horowitz, Procurement Specialist

TELEPHONE: (352) 505-2970

Email: procurement@watermatters.org

Posted: Friday, January 9, 2026

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) requests bids from responsive and

responsible Bidders to furnish and deliver, if and when ordered by the District, all required services and

materials necessary for the Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure (WCS) - Portable

Cofferdam – RFB 26-5022. These services and materials are more specifically described in this

Request for Bids (RFB). The successful Bidder, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, will deliver the

required services and materials and render the required goods/services F.O.B. destination point to the

Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure project sites.

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

10:00 a.m. Local Time

Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure

4790 Northwest 46 Road

Lake Panasoffkee, Florida 33538

Bidders may enter the water to survey conditions and do measurements during the site visit.

All equipment for water entry, surveying, and measuring shall be the responsibility of the bidder.

The District will provide a watercraft to take one representative from each bidder on the water to

survey conditions and to take measurements, if desired by the bidder.

Attachment 3 – Waiver and Release for District Vehicle Occupancy will need to be completed

by each rider on a District watercraft. Copies will be available at the Site Visit.

Bidders riding on the District’s watercraft must wear an appropriate

personal flotation device (PFD). The District will provide PFDs for use by bidders

however, bidders are welcome to bring their own PFD.

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All interested parties are recommended to be represented at the Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

and the Non-Mandatory Site Visits. The purpose of the conference is to allow potential bidders an

opportunity to present questions to staff and obtain clarification of the requirements of the RFB and

to view the site. Because the District considers such a conference and site visit to be important to

understanding the RFB requirements, representation at the pre-bid conference and the site visit is

recommended to attend as a bidder. Minutes of the conference and site visit will not be created. The

site visits will immediately follow the pre-bid conference beginning at the same location.

All reference documents (Maps, Technical Specifications, Drawings, etc.) are available for review

and download in PDF format at http://www.watermatters.org/procurement and www.demandstar.com

if not exempt per chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

THE DISTRICT ONLY RECEIVES RESPONSES THROUGH DEMANDSTAR

AT WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PROCUREMENT@WATERMATTERS.ORG IN

WRITING FOR RECEIPT BY JANUARY 27, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.

BID DUE DATE AND OPENING: FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR BIDS #26-5022

WYSONG-COOGLER WATER CONSERVATION STRUCTURE -

PORTABLE COFFERDAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - INTRODUCTION

1.1 Internet Availability

1.2 Exempt and Confidential Documents

1.3 Development Costs

1.4 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

1.5 Correspondence

1.6 Questions

1.7 Bid Receipt and Opening

1.8 Delays, Changes, and Addenda

1.9 Cancellation

1.10 Bid Withdrawal

1.11 Bid Signature and Form

1.12 Contract Price Bid

1.13 Rejection of Bid

1.14 Responsive/Responsible

1.15 References

1.16 Use of Subcontractors

1.17 Bid Tabulation and Notice of Intent to

Award

1.18 Protests

1.19 Execution of Contract

1.20 Law Compliance

PART II – GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1 Definitions

2.2 Term

2.3 Taxes

2.4 Retainage

2.5 Owner Direct Purchases

2.6 Fuel Cost Adjustment

2.7 Manufacturer’s Name and Approved

Equivalents

2.8 Public Records Law

2.9 Public Entity Crimes

2.10 Purchases by Other Public Agencies

2.11 Discrimination

2.12 Responsible Vendor Determination

2.13 Scrutinized Companies or Other

Entities

2.14 Employment of Florida Residents

2.15 Employment Eligibility Verification

2.16 No Use of Coercion for Labor or

Services

2.17 Contracting With Entities of Foreign

Countries of Concern

2.18 Public Works Projects; United States-

Produced Iron and Steel Products

2.19 Lobbying Prohibition

2.20 Indemnification

2.21 Insurance

2.22 Bonding

2.23 Archaeological, Historical and Cultural

Sites

2.24 Trench Safety Act

2.25 Value Engineering

2.26 Drawings and Specifications

2.27 Failure to Complete the Work on Time

2.28 Liquidated Damages

2.29 Contractor’s Understanding

2.30 Materials, Appliances, and Labor

2.31 Tools, Plants and Equipment

2.32 Materials and Equipment Schedules

2.33 Standards for Quality and

Workmanship

2.34 Guarantee

2.35 Estimated Quantities

2.36 Permits and Regulations

2.37 Protection of Work and Property

2.38 Site Access

2.39 Inspection of Work

2.40 Tests

2.41 Contractor Supervision

2.42 Hours of Work

2.43 Progress Schedule and Schedule of

Values (Post Notice of Award)

2.44 Jessica Lunsford Act

2.45 Potential Feral Hog Damage

PART III - SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Project Description

3.2 General Requirements

3.3 Project Schedule

3.4 Scope

3.5 Potable Water and Temporary Sanitary

Facilities

3.6 Payment

PART IV – BID RESPONSE

4.1 Basis for Award of Contract

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ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Bid Response Form

Attachment 2 – Bidder Qualification

Requirements

Attachment 3 – Waiver and Release for District

Vehicle Occupancy

Attachment 4 – Certification Clean Air

Act/Clean Water Act

Attachment 5 – Bid Bond

Attachment 6 – Payment and Performance

Bond

Attachment 7 – Sample Agreement

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS – Available for

download from the District and DemandStar

websites or if exempt per chapter 119, Florida

Statutes, as stated in the Internet Availability and

the Exempt and Confidential Documents

sections of this RFB:

Figure 1 – RFB 26-5022 Wysong-Coogler

WCS Location Map

Figure 2* – RFB 26-5022 Wysong-Coogler Site

Video

*Figure 2 file size is too large for upload and is

available for viewing at the following link:

https://vimeo.com/1150453336/0cbc510f28?sh

are=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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PART I - INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTERNET AVAILABILITY.

District solicitations, reference documents (unless exempt and/or confidential), and addenda are

available for review and may be downloaded via the District's Procurement Website,

http://www.watermatters.org/procurement, and DemandStar at www.demandstar.com.

1.2 EXEMPT AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS.

If applicable, reference documents that are confidential and/or exempt pursuant to section

119.071(3), Florida Statutes, shall be made available to interested individuals or entities subject to

applicable law. Specifically, to receive figures marked as confidential and/or exempt reference

documents as an electronic file or other media as the District may deem appropriate (Exempt

Documents), potential bidders must have an authorized representative sign the District’s standard

Exempt Documents Distribution Agreement (EDDA) form which is provided in this RFB. Upon the

District’s receipt of a signed EDDA and its confirmation that the potential bidder may receive

confidential and/or exempt documents, the potential bidder shall be provided access to the Exempt

Documents. Potential bidders shall send a completed and signed EDDA to Procurement Services

at Email: procurement@watermatters.org. Potential bidders are encouraged to submit signed EDDA

as soon as possible, considering whether it wishes to review such documents prior to the mandatory

pre-bid conference and site visit. The District will review completed, signed EDDAs on a first come,

first served basis subject to staff availability. EDDAs received less than three business days before

the opening date and time will not be reviewed.

1.3 DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

Neither the District nor its representatives will be liable for any expenses incurred in connection

with preparation of a response for this RFB. All submissions should be prepared simply and

economically, providing a straightforward and concise description of the bidder's ability to meet

the requirements of this RFB.

1.4 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).

The District does not discriminate upon the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy involves

every aspect of the District’s functions, including access to and participation in the District’s

programs, services or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation or would like

information as to the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities as

provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the District’s Human Resources

Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-

423-1476 (FL only); or email to ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech

impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-

800-955-8770 (Voice). If requested, appropriate auxiliary aids and services will be provided at any

public meeting, forum, or event of the District. In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance

procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.

1.5 CORRESPONDENCE.

Unless otherwise stated or notified in writing, correspondence relating to this RFB will be sent to

the District at the physical or email address set forth in the heading of this RFB, and to the bidder

at the physical or email address stated on the Bid Response Form.

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Broadcast Date	Identifier	Title	Date Due	Documents
01/09/2026	RFB 26-5022	RFB 26-5022 – Wysong-Coogler Water Conservation Structure - Portable Cofferdam	02/10/2026	RFB 26-5022 Wysong-Coogler WCS Portable Cofferdam.pdf Figure 1 - RFB 26-5022 Wysong-Coogler WCS Location Map.pdf RFB 26-5022 Pre-Bid Meeting Sign In 01-20-26 - Complete.pdf RFB 26-5022 Addendum 1.pdf

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