13-3.0 - Beckett Bridge BID DOC Specs (E-Sign) 2026.05.15.pdf

This is a bidding specification document for the City of Tarpon Springs, Florida, related to the Beckett Bridge Watermain and Force Main Relocation project. The project involves the installation of approximately 1,150 feet each of new 8-inch potable water main and new 12-inch wastewater force main beneath the waterway in the vicinity of Beckett Bridge using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology. The new mains will be connected to existing, active potable and force main systems. The estimated project magnitude ranges between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000. The specification document provides detailed technical requirements, design standards, and construction methodologies necessary for bidders to develop competitive proposals for this critical water infrastructure project.

The document establishes the technical parameters and performance standards that contractors must meet to successfully execute the subaqueous pipeline installation. Key specifications address HDD drilling techniques, pipe materials and installation standards, testing and quality assurance procedures, and connection protocols to existing utility systems. Bidders are required to demonstrate expertise and experience with similar subaqueous utility installation projects, particularly those involving horizontal directional drilling in marine or estuarine environments. The specifications ensure that the selected contractor possesses the necessary equipment, technical knowledge, and safety protocols to complete the project safely while maintaining service to existing water and wastewater infrastructure in Tarpon Springs.