Villages Community Development Districts Lake Sumter Landing Shoreline Revetment Project ITB #26B-005 (2025)
Village Community Development DistrictsSpecial District · The Villages, FL- Due
- Jan 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 11, 2025
- Duration
- 10 months
- Primary contact
- Ariel Preston
- (352) 751-6700
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Villages Community Development Districts is seeking bids for the Lake Sumter Landing Shoreline Revetment Project, ITB #26B-005. The work involves heavy civil construction, shoreline stabilization, and erosion control, including processing, sizing, and transporting approximately 7,700 tons of District-furnished limestone material from an off-site stockpile at 4013 SR 471, Sumterville, FL. Scope includes placement of Type D-2 geotextile fabric, bedding stone, and rock rip-rap revetment along the shoreline in accordance with FDOT standards, as well as landscape protection, site cleanup, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements. The submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm. A mandatory on-site pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 18, 2025. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, surety letter, State of Florida Certified General Contractor license, intermediate level MOT certification, and 5 years of similar project experience.
Processing, Sizing, And transporting District-furnished limestone material; placement of geotextile fabric, Bedding stone, And rip-rap along the shoreline; landscape protection and restoration; site cleanup and grading
Lowest, most responsive and responsible respondent with a minimum of 5 years experience, evaluated via Bid total and respondent References
SUMMARY
The Villages Community Development Districts is seeking bids for the Lake Sumter Landing Shoreline Revetment Project, ITB #26B-005.
The work involves heavy civil construction, shoreline stabilization, and erosion control, including processing, sizing, and transporting approximately 7,700 tons of District-furnished limestone material from an off-site stockpile at 4013 SR 471, Sumterville, FL. Scope includes placement of Type D-2 geotextile fabric, bedding stone, and rock rip-rap revetment along the shoreline in accordance with FDOT standards, as well as landscape protection, site cleanup, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements. The submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm. A mandatory on-site pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 18, 2025. Requirements include a 10% bid bond, surety letter, State of Florida Certified General Contractor license, intermediate level MOT certification, and 5 years of similar project experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest, most responsive and responsible respondent with a minimum of 5 years experience, evaluated via Bid total and respondent References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Processing, Sizing, And transporting District-furnished limestone material
- Placement of geotextile fabric, Bedding stone, And rip-rap along the shoreline
- Landscape protection and restoration
- Site cleanup and grading
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
22- Bid Cover Page
- Respondents Statement of Experience
- Equipment and Personnel & References for Similar Projects
- W-9
- Disclosure of Sub-contractors
- Sub-consultants and Suppliers
- Excel Bid Form
- Supplemental Services Form
- Exceptions / Deviations Page
- Bidder’s Certification
- Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies’ List
- Drug Free Workplace Certificate
- Anti-Collusion Form
- Insurance Requirements
- Certificate of Insurance or Insurance Letter
- Statement of Terms and Conditions
- Wildlife Habitat Management Plan
- Human Trafficking Affidavit
- Copy of Required/Applicable Licenses or Certifications
- Bonding Requirement Form
- Bid Bond (10%)
- Performance Bond Surety Letter
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/districtgov
- Scope location
- The Villages, FL
- Reported agency
- Villages Community Development Districts
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Village Community Development Districts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/districtgov. For questions, contact Ariel Preston.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Village Community Development Districts in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ariel Preston at (352) 751-6700. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Processing, Sizing, And transporting District-furnished limestone material; placement of geotextile fabric, Bedding stone, And rip-rap along the shoreline; landscape protection and restoration; site cleanup and grading. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest, most responsive and responsible respondent with a minimum of 5 years experience, evaluated via Bid total and respondent References" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Village Community Development Districts?
All active and historical solicitations from Village Community Development Districts are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Village Community Development Districts regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 10 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Cover Page, Respondents Statement of Experience, Equipment and Personnel & References for Similar Projects, W-9, Disclosure of Sub-contractors, Sub-consultants and Suppliers, Excel Bid Form, Suppl. Review the full document from Village Community Development Districts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: The Villages, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.