25-8408_Exhibit_J_-_Technical_Specifications_S&S_10.3.pdf

This is a Technical Specifications document (Exhibit J) for Collier County, Florida's Central County Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project, Bid No. 25-8408. The project encompasses the design and construction of a comprehensive wastewater treatment facility featuring multiple interconnected systems including headworks, mechanical screening, grit removal, flow equalization basin, activated sludge treatment, membrane bioreactor filtration, sludge holding tank, dewatering facility, reject ground storage tanks, and chlorine contact chamber. Sealed bids are due August 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Naples, Florida. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 1,050 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required 60 calendar days after Punch List delivery. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl to access complete project documents.

The project budget is estimated at $133,524,873 with an additional $5,000,000 Owner's Allowance for unforeseen conditions. Contractors must submit a mandatory 5% bid bond and obtain Performance and Payment Bonds covering 100% of the Contract Amount. Liquidated damages of $11,000 per calendar day will apply for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bidders must hold appropriate Florida state licensing, demonstrate significant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, and comply with comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety requirements. The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All contractors must enroll in E-Verify, provide conflict of interest affidavits, and maintain required insurance coverages. The project requires adherence to permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Collier County's Growth Management Department.