bi2526-33specs WATER MAIN MATERIALS SOUTH PHASE.pdf

GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR THE WATER MAIN MATERIALS SOUTH PHASE

BID NO. 2526-33

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is seeking solicitations from any qualified person, company or corporation interested in providing materials for the:

WATER MAIN MATERIALS SOUTH PHASE

This project includes the purchase of potable water main materials including PVC pipe, HDPE pipe, fittings, valves, etc. for a new water transmission main in Gulf County, FL.

Proposals will be received until 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 15, 2026 at the Gulf County Clerk’s Office, 1000 Cecil G.

Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, and will be opened and read aloud at a public meeting held in the Donald H.

Butler Commission Chamber in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, Port St. Joe, Florida on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with YOUR COMPANY NAME, SEALED BID, and the BID NUMBER and title “WATER MAIN MATERIALS SOUTH PHASE” so as to identify the enclosed proposal. Each submittal shall include one (1) original and two (2) copies of the proposal. Proposal must be delivered to the Gulf County Clerk of Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. Proposals received later than the date and time as specified will be rejected.

Bids may be submitted electronically through the County’s online bidding platform at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/SignIn?redirect=/Category/10885/GulfCounty. Electronic bids must be received by the system prior to the bid deadline. The time recorded by the system shall be the official time of receipt. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Paper sealed bids may also be submitted to the Clerk’s Office as described above.

Bid specifications can be obtained on the County’s website www.gulfcounty-fl.gov or through the Gulf County Clerk’s Office. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening. All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business to the State of Florida. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes. All questions must be submitted to Clay Smallwood, P.E. at csmallwood@gulfcounty-fl.gov.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of Gulf County.

This contract will be paid for in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funding (CDBG-DR) from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the Florida Commerce for activities authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and as described in the 2020 State of Florida Action Plan for Disaster Recovery. As such this contract is subject to the applicable terms and conditions of Subrecipient Agreement M0020 between Florida Commerce and the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, 45 CFR Part 75, 29 CFR Part 95, 2 CFR Part 200 (including Appendix II to Part 200), 20 CFR Part 601, 24 CFR Part 570 subpart I, et seq., and all other State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the funds provided through the Subrecipient Agreement, as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time. The Subrecipient Agreement allocates total funding of $15,137,256.88 (100%) for this project, which includes $15,087,256.88 (99.67%) in CDBG-DR funds and $50,000.00 (0.33%) in non-federal funding. **NOTE: THIS SOLICITATION IS LIMITED TO

MATERIALS FOR THE SOUTH PHASE OF THIS PROJECT**

Small businesses, minority and women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses are hereby solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/or supply needs. When possible, all bidders should ensure that these businesses are considered for potential opportunities. See 2 CFR 200.321.

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA

/s/ Sandy Quinn, Chairman

SECTION 1 – SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK:

The selected firm will be given written notification of being selected by the County. The County will negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm prior to the beginning of the actual services.

1. The bid price shall include delivery to the project site at 641 Jones Homestead Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.

2. This bid includes materials listed on the bid form and described further in the

Technical Specifications.

The County along with an evaluation team of County staff employees shall evaluate all responsive proposals. The County reserves the right to determine whether a proposal is responsive and to waive any technicalities or requirements contained therein.

The County reserves the right to negotiate a contract in which, the judgment of the County, would best serve the interest of Gulf County, including the right to withdraw from negotiations, the right to limit negotiations to a single proposer or to otherwise modify the scope of services or terms hereof without further notice.

Ultimately, the County shall reserve the exclusive option and right to award a contract which will result in the lowest or best cost (or greatest benefit) to and provide the best and most comprehensive services to and be in the best interest of Gulf County and meeting those needs and requirements presented by the Gulf County staff in the RFP.

SECTION 2 – PROCUREMENT RULES AND INFORMATION

2.1 Contact Person:

All questions regarding this Request should be directed in writing; preferably by email to Clay Kennedy at ckennedy@gulfcounty-fl.gov. Questions shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM (Eastern) on September 7, 2026. Failure to submit requests in writing by the specified time shall not be grounds for a protest. Written requirements in the Request or its amendments are binding, but any oral communications between the bidder and the County are not.

2.2 CALENDAR EVENTS:

DATE/TIME ACTION

Sept 15, 2026 no later than 4:00 PM (Eastern) Proposal Submission Deadline Sept 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Eastern) Sealed proposals opened by County in Public Meeting

2.3 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL:

Each proposal shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise delineation of the bidder’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this Request for Proposal. Fancy bindings, colored displays and promotional material are not desired.

Emphasis in each proposal must be on completeness and clarity of content. In order to expedite the evaluation of proposals, it is essential that proposers follow the format and instructions herein. The Contractor shall submit one (1) original and two (2) copies as stated above.

2.4 PROPOSAL OPENING:

Proposals are due at the time and date specified. Proposals received late will not be considered and will be marked as LATE.

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at the proposal opening should contact Silvia Williams, Deputy County Administrator at (850) 229-6106 and or at swilliams@gulfcounty-fl.gov and a copy of your correspondence to info@gulfclerk.com at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

2.5 COST OF PREPARING PROPOSALS:

The County is not liable for any costs incurred by the proposer in responding to this RFP, including those for oral presentations.

2.6 DISPOSAL OF PROPOSAL:

All proposals become the property of the County and will be a matter of record. The County shall have the right to use all ideas, or adaptations of those ideas, contained in any proposal received in response to this RFP. Selection or rejection of this proposal will not affect this right. Any submitted proposal shall remain a valid proposal for sixty (60) calendar days after the submission date.

2.7 PROPOSAL RULES FOR WITHDRAWAL:

A proposal may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the RFP opening. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the manner that a Proposal must be executed) and delivered to the place where Proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of the Proposals.

2.8 REJECTION OF PROPOSAL:

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals as may be deemed necessary by the County to be in its best interest. The County further reserves the right to waive any and all informalities, and reserves the right to reject all nonconforming, unresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Proposals. The County reserves the right to reject the Proposal of any Proposer if the County believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Proposer, because the Proposal is not responsive or responsible, or the Proposer is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the County. The County also reserves the right to enter into contract negotiations with a qualified, responsible, and responsive Proposer who submits the best ranked proposal. If the County and the best Proposer cannot negotiate a successful contract the County may terminate such negotiations and begin negotiations with the qualified, responsible, and responsive Proposer who submits the next best ranked proposal. No Proposer shall have any rights against the County arising from such negotiations. Discrepancies in the multiplication of units of work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.

Where numeric data is given both in Arabic numerals and in written language, and where there exists a discrepancy between an Arabic numeral and written language, the written language shall be presumed to be correct and the Arabic numeral presumed incorrect.

The County reserves the right to delete any Proposal items and the total Proposal shall be determined as the sum of the Proposal items awarded. In evaluating Proposals, the County will consider the qualifications of the proposers, whether or not the Proposals comply with the prescribed requirements, time of completion and other data, as may be requested in the Proposal form or prior to the Notice of Award.

2.9 VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS:

No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the proposal as a result of any discussion with any county employee. Only those communications from proposers, which are signed and in writing will be recognized by the County, as duly authorized expressions on behalf of the Proposer. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

2.10 SALES AND USE TAX:

The County is tax exempt from federal excise and state sales tax.

2.11 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES:

The Proposer must sign and complete a Public Entity Crime Sworn Statement as defined under Section 287.133(a), F.S. A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction of a public entity crime may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit proposals on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a consultant, supplier, or subcontractor, under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being place on the convicted vendor list.

2.12 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

The Proposer must complete the County’s Drug Free Workplace Certification form, attached and made a part of the proposal. According to Gulf County policy, preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free work place programs. Whenever two or more proposals, which are equal with respect price, quality, and service, are received by the state or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a proposal received from a business that certified that it has implemented a drug-free work place program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie proposals will be followed if none of the tied vendors have a drug-free work place program.

2.13 ADDENDUMS:

The County may issue Addendums to modify the proposal as deemed appropriate.

Addendums and clarification to this RFP along with an Addendum Acknowledgement Form will be posted to the County’s website at www.gulfcounty-fl.gov. The Addendum Acknowledgement Form shall be signed by an authorized company representative, dated, and returned with proposal.

2.14 NOTICES:

Any notices to be given under this RFP shall be given by United States Mail, addressed to Proposer at its address stated herein, and to the County at its address stated herein.

Additional notice may also be given by facsimile in which case it shall be deemed that notice was provided on the date said facsimile was received. The party providing notice by facsimile shall confirm that the facsimile was received by the other party.

2.15 PROTEST:

Any person or entity whose proposal is rejected, in whole or in part, or who submits a proposal but is not awarded the contract, may protest such decision. Written notice of intent to file a protest must be submitted with Clerk’s office or Deputy County Administrator, Kari Summers within twenty-four (24) hours after the Board’s declaration of its intention with regard to an award. Written protest must be submitted to the Clerk’s office or Deputy County Administrator, Kari Summers within ten (10) calendar days after filing written notice of intent.

SECTION 3 – AWARD OF PROPOSAL

The Board will award this RFP to the lowest, responsive proposer. In the event the best proposer is found to be non-responsive, the County may proceed to the next best responsive proposer and continue the award process.

SECTION 4 – TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

4.1 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:

The County may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause, or with or without prior notice when it is in the best interest of the County.

4.2 FEDERAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS:

This contract will be paid for in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant

– Disaster Recovery funding (CDBG-DR) from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the Florida Commerce for activities authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and as described in the 2020 State of Florida Action Plan for Disaster Recovery. As such this contract is subject to the applicable terms and conditions of Subrecipient Agreement M0020 between Florida Commerce and the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, 45 CFR Part 75, 29 CFR Part 95, 2 CFR Part 200 (including Appendix II to Part 200), 20 CFR Part 601, 24 CFR Part 570 subpart I, et seq., and all other State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the funds provided through the Subrecipient Agreement, as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time. The Subrecipient Agreement allocates total funding of $15,137,256.88 (100%) for this project, which includes $15,087,256.88 (99.67%) in CDBG-DR funds and $50,000.00 (0.33%) in non-federal funding. **NOTE: THIS SOLICITATION IS

LIMITED TO MATERIALS FOR THE SOUTH PHASE OF THIS PROJECT**

Additional information regarding the Required Contract Terms and Conditions for Subrecipient Agreement M0020 can be found in APPENDIX E – APPENDIX I.

Small businesses, minority and women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses are hereby solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/or supply needs. See 2 CFR 200.321.

When possible, all bidders should ensure that these businesses are considered for potential opportunities. See 2 CFR 200.321.

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPENDIX A – BID FORM

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNITS QNTY BID UNIT PRICE BID PRICE

1 12'' HOT TAP ASSEMBLY (INC. SS TAPPING SADDLE AND VALVE) EA 1 $ $

3 12" MJ DI 11.25 BEND EA 35 $ $

4 12" MJ DI 22.5 BEND EA 1 $ $

5 12" MJ DI 45 BEND EA 37 $ $

6 12" MJ DI 90 BEND EA 4 $ $

7 12" MJ DI SLEEVE EA 2

8 12" MJ GATE VALVE EA 24 $ $

9 12" MJ DI PLUG EA 3 $ $

10 12" MJ DI TEE EA 3 $ $

11 2" ARV WITH VAULT EA 1 $ $

12 FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY EA 12 $ $

13 RELOCATE EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT (INC. TAP ASSEMBLY) EA 1 $ $

14 12" PVC PIPE (DR 25) LF 31,984 $ $

15 12" FPVC PIPE (HDD) LF 3,676 $ $

16 20" JACK AND BORE CASING w. SPACERS AND END SEALS LF 120 $ $

17 6" MJ ACC SET EA 48 $ $

18 6" EBBA MEGALUG EA 48 $ $

19 12" EBBA MEGALUG EA 281 $ $

20 12" MJ REG ACC SET EA 281 $ $

21 12" MJ DI BELL RESTRAINTS EA 320 $ $

22 VALVE BOXES (INCLUDES SIGNS) LF 39 $ $

23 10 GA BLUE TRACER WIRE LF 32,000 $ $

24 2X 1,000 DETECTOR TAPE EA 32 $ $

25 PRO-TRACE 10 GA COPPER CLAD TRACER WIRE LF 4,000 $ $

26 REMOVE AND REPLACE STORMWATER PIPE (12"-36") LS 1 $ $

27 REMOVE AND REPLACE ASPHALT ROADWAY LS 1 $ $

28 REMOVE AND REPLACE DRIVEWAY LS 1 $ $

BIDDER:____________________________________________________ UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI):_____________________

SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________ PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX

PRINTED NAME:_____________________________________________

SUBMITTAL DATE:____________________________________________ BIDDER IS A WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS

ADDRESS FOR GIVING NOTICES:

PHONE NUMBER:____________________________________________

CONTACT NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS:

BID FORM

WATER MAIN MATERIALS SOUTH PHASE

BIDDER IS NEITHER A VETERAN, MINORITY, NOR

WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS

TOTAL BASE BID

RFP 2526-33

BIDDER IS A MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS

BIDDER IS A VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS

South Transmission Main Bid Form

APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS-15060

GULF COUNTY BID #2526-33

SECTION 15060-PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Special Conditions, apply to work of this section.

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. Extent of pipes and pipe fittings required by this section is indicated on drawings and/or specified in other sections.

B. Types of pipes and pipe fittings specified in this section include the following:

1. Ductile - Iron Pressure Pipes (Pressure Pipe)

2. Plastic Pipes (Pressure Pipes)

3. Miscellaneous Piping Materials/Products

C. Pipes and pipe fittings furnished as part of factory-fabricated equipment, are specified as part of equipment assembly in other sections.

1.03. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of pipes and pipe fittings of types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years.

B. Codes and Standards:

1. Welding: Qualify welding procedures, welders and operators in accordance with

ASME B31.1, or ASME B31.9, as applicable, for shop and project site welding of piping work.

2. Brazing: Certify brazing procedures, brazers, and operators in accordance with

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, for shop and job-site brazing of piping work.

3. NSF Labels: Where plastic piping is indicated to transport potable water, provide pipes and pipe fittings bearing approval label by National Sanitation Foundation

(NSF).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL:

A. Piping Materials: Provide pipe and tube of type, joint type, grade, size and weight (wall thickness or class) indicated for each service. Where type, grade or class is not indicated, provide proper selection as determined by Installer for installation requirements, and comply with governing regulations and industry standards.

B. Pipe/Tube Fittings: Provide factory-fabricated fittings of type, materials, grade, class and pressure rating indicated for each service and pipe size. Provide sizes and types matching pipe, tube, valve or equipment, connection in each case. Where not otherwise indicated, comply with governing regulations and industry standards for selections, and with pipe manufacturer's recommendations where applicable.

2.02 DUCTILE-IRON PRESSURE PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS:

A. Ductile-Iron Pipe: ANSI A21.51; AWWA C151.

B. Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110.

C. Rubber-Gasket Joints: AWWA C111.

D. Where ductile iron pipe and fittings are to be below ground or installed in a casing pipe, the coating shall be a minimum 1.0 mil thick in accordance with ANSI/AWWA A21.51. Where ductile iron pipe and fittings are to be installed above ground, pipe, fittings and valves shall be thoroughly cleaned and given one field coat (minimum 1.5 mils dry thickness) of rust inhibitor primer. The intermediate and field coats of Alkyd shall also be applied by the Contractor (minimum 1.5 mil dry thickness each coat). Primer and field coats shall be compatible and shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

E. All ductile iron pipe and fittings shall have an interior protective lining of cement-mortar with a seal coat of asphaltic material in accordance with ANSI/AWWA A21.4/C104.

F. Polyethylene – coatings for interior liners shall be American Polybond Plus, or approved equal.

2.03 PLASTIC PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS:

A. Use SDR 11, Polyethylene Pipe (PE) ASTM D 1248, D 3350, Type III, Grade P 34 for sewer services.

B. Use Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) AWWA C 900 (latest revision) for sanitary sewer forcemains 4” and larger. All pipe shall be DR 25 unless specified otherwise. The pipe color shall be green for sewer force main and blue for water main.

C. Pressure Pipe Fitting 4" and Larger: Use mechanical joint, ductile iron Class 350, compact fittings manufactured in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.53-84, as manufactured by American, Union Foundary, or equal.

2.04 MISCELLANEOUS PIPING MATERIALS/PRODUCTS:

A. Welding Materials: Except as otherwise indicated, provide welding materials as determined by Installer to comply with installation requirements.

B. Comply with Section II, Part C, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for welding materials.

C. Soldering Materials: Except as otherwise indicated, provide soldering materials as determined by Installer to comply with Installation requirements.

D. Gaskets for Flanged Joints: ANSI B16-21, full-faced for cast-iron flanges, raised-face for steel flanges, unless otherwise indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION:

General Instructions:

A. All excavation and backfilling for underground piping shall be done in accordance with the applicable sections of these specifications. All pipe, fittings, and valves shall be carefully handled at all times to prevent damage to the pipe or other installations on the job site.

Install ductile-iron water mains and appurtenances in accordance with AWWA C 600.

Install PVC pressure pipe in accordance with AWWA C605.

B. All joints shall be wiped free of all dirt, sand and foreign material and the pipe shall be carefully examined for defects before installation.

C. At times when pipe installation is not in progress, the open ends of the pipe shall be closed by approved means and shall remain closed until construction on that particular section is resumed, eliminating the possibility of any flow obstructions getting into the pipe.

D. Install pipes and pipe fittings in accordance with recognized industry practices which will achieve permanently leakproof piping systems, capable of performing each indicated service without piping failure. Install each run with minimum joints and couplings, but with adequate and accessible unions for disassembly and maintenance/replacement of valves and equipment. Reduce sizes (where indicated) by use of reducing fittings. Align piping accurately at connections, within 1/16" misalignment tolerance.

3.02 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

A. All non-metallic water lines (except service lines) shall be installed with underground locator marking tape. Locator tape shall be installed 12 inches below the ground surface or pavement directly over the pipeline. Locator tape shall be of an inert polyethylene material having a minimum thickness of 0.1 mm and should be color-coded "Safety Green" for sewer force main and “Blue” for water main as adopted by the American Public Works Association and the Florida Utilities Coordination Committee. The tape shall bear printed identification describing the type of pipeline buried below and shall contain a 0.025 mm thick metallic foil core. The imprint shall repeat itself for the entire length of the tape. Contractor shall use 12 gauge copper tracer wire for all non-metallic water lines and shall be placed 3 or 4” above the pipe.

3.03 PVC FITTINGS:

A. PVC fittings will not be used on pressure pipe larger than 3" in diameter.

3.04 PIPING SYSTEM JOINTS:

A. General: Provide joints of type indicated in each piping system.

B. Weld pipe joints of steel water pipe in accordance with AWWA C 206.

C. Flanged Joints: Match flanges within piping system, and at connections with valves and equipment. Clean flange faces and install gaskets. Tighten bolts to provide uniform compression of gaskets.

D. Plastic Pipe/Tube Joints: Comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and with applicable industry standards.

E. Heat Joining of Thermoplastic Pipe: ASTM D 2657.

3.05 ANCHORAGE OF BENDS, TEES, AND PLUGS:

A. Limiting Pipe Diameter and Degree of Bend: Reaction of thrust backing shall be applied on all pipe lines at all tees, plugs, caps and at bends deflecting 11-1/4 degrees or more, or movement shall be prevented by attaching suitable metal rods or straps as directed.

3.06 CLEANING, FLUSHING, INSPECTING:

A. General: Clean exterior surfaces of installed piping systems of superfluous materials, and prepare for application of specified coatings (if any). Flush out piping systems with clean water before proceeding with required tests. Inspect each run of each system for completion of joints, supports and accessory items.

B. Inspect pressure piping in accordance with procedures of ASME B 31.

3.07 HYDROSTATIC TESTING:

A. General: Provide temporary equipment for testing, including pump and gauges. Test piping system before insulation is installed wherever feasible, and remove control devices before testing. Test each natural section of each piping system independently but do not use piping system valves to isolate sections where test pressure exceeds valve pressure rating. Fill each section with water and pressurize for indicated pressure and time.

B. Hydrostatic testing shall be in accordance with AWWA C-600.

C. Should any test of combined sections of pipe disclose leakage greater than the specified limit, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, locate and repair the defective joints until the leakage is within the specified allowance.

D. Water for testing shall be metered and shall be provided by the Contractor. If water is obtained from the Owner, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Owner through the Engineer.

E. Pipe may be subjected to hydrostatic pressure, inspected and tested for leakage at any convenient time after partial completion of backfill. The Contractor may test the system with joints exposed or backfilling complete at his option. The Engineer shall be notified at least 48 hours before beginning testing.

F. Drain test water from piping systems after testing and repair work has been completed.

END OF SECTION 15060

HDPE PIPE 15070-1

GULF COUNTY BID #2526-33

SECTION 15070 - HDPE PIPE

PART 1 - GENERAL

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This section includes material and installation requirements necessary for furnishing and installing HDPE pipe, fittings and specials in the locations and quantities as shown on the drawings. Quantities shown on the plans may not be the exact length needed for directional bores. The Contractor shall investigate this before the Bid and shall inform the Engineer prior to the bid if additional HDPE pipe will be needed. Any additional HDPE pipe needed after the Bid will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall not require any additional costs to the Owner.

QUALITY CRITERIA

Reference to industry standards as contained herein shall be construed as to be in reference to the latest revision or edition.

The pipe fittings and specials shall be made by a manufacturer experienced in producing pipe, fittings, and specials of the type, size, configuration, and quality specified herein. The manufacturer shall have produced pipe, fittings and specials having a record of at least five years successful performance.

SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit shop drawings showing the pipe lengths, design details, joint details, specials, etc., for the Engineer’s approval. Pipe shall be fabricated in accordance with these plans.

The Contractor shall submit a notarized statement of certification from the pipe manufacturer as to conformance with the specified ANSI/AWWA Specifications listed herein, and modifications thereto, at the time of submitting shop drawing data on the pipe and fittings.

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

HDPE PIPE 15070-2

The Contractor shall be responsible for the acceptability of all material furnished by him and shall assume responsibility for the replacement of all such material found damaged in shipping, or defective in manufacture. This shall include the furnishing of all material and labor required for the replacement of installed material discovered to be defective prior to the final acceptance of the work.

The interior, as well as all sealing surfaces of all pipe, fittings, and other accessories shall be kept free from dirt and foreign matter. Consult the manufacturer for specific storage recommendations.

Materials shall, at all times, be handled properly to prevent damage in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Pipe and fittings shall not be thrown, dropped, or dragged.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

HDPE PIPE

Polyethylene pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM F 714. All HDPE pipe used for force mains shall have an embedded green stripe on each side, all pipe used for water mains shall have an embedded blue stripe on each side, and all pipe used for reclaimed water shall have an embedded purple stripe on each side.

The polyethylene pipe shall be rated for use with water at 73.4oF at a hydrostatic design stress of 800 psi and a minimum working pressure of 160 psi.

Dimension Ratio (DR) shall be DR11 for the HDPE pipe shown on the drawings. All pipe shall be DIP size.

Polyethylene extrusion compound from which the polyethylene pipe is extruded shall comply with application requirements for PE-3408 high molecular weight polyethylene plastic material.

Material shall be as described in ASTM D 1248 and shall comply with the following:

Pipe resin shall have a minimum inherent viscosity of 2.5 when run according to ASTM D 1601.

Exceed 5,000 hours on ESC as determined by ASTM D 1248-345434C.

Have a specific gravity of between 0.9141 and 0.955.

Contain a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 3% of carbon black and shall produce a finish product that is uniformly black.

Marking on the pipe shall include: the nominal pipe or tubing size; the type of plastic material, i.e., PE-3408; the standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio or the pressure rating in psi for water at 73.40F. (160 psi); the ASTM designation with which the pipe complies; and manufacturer’s name or trade mark and code.

HDPE PIPE 15070-3

FITTINGS AND JOINTS

Fittings shall be fabricated to the same standards as the pipe from the same raw materials by thermal fusion. Jointing shall be by the thermal butt fusion method as recommended by the manufacturer. Fittings and joints shall have a pressure rating equal to the pipe and shall have machined fusion ends matched to pipe wall. The Contractor shall use mechanical joint fusion welded adapters with ductile iron mechanical joint sleeves for transition connections as shown on the plans.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Installation of all polyethylene pipe, fittings, specials and appurtenances shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Instructions.

Openings such as stubs, tees and other services along the lines shall be securely closed by means of an approved stopper that fits into the pipe and is recommended by the pipe manufacturer.

This stopper shall be jointed in such a manner that it may be removed at some future time without injury to the pipe itself. At the close of each day’s work and other times when the pipe is not being laid, the end of the pipe shall be temporarily closed with a close-fitting stopper.

Cleaning - All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent the entrance of mud, sand or other obstructing material into the pipelines. As the work progresses, the interior of the main shall be cleaned of all dirt, jointing material, and superfluous materials of every description.

Joining of piping shall be performed by experienced fusion technicians with a minimum of five

(5) years or more experience in field application involving large diameter (over 12-inches) polyethylene pipe. Experience record shall be submitted for review 15 days prior to directional boring activities.

If the Contractor feels that the length of HDPE pipe shown on the plans is not adequate, then the Contractor shall notify the Engineer prior to the bid. Contractor shall not ask for additional directional boring cost after the bid.

Handling:

Pipe must be handled in a way to insure that it is not gouged or scratched to a depth of more than 10% of the wall thickness.

Pipe shall not be bent to a radius of less than 20 diameters at any time during installation.

Pipe shall be handled at all times with strapping that a combined width at each load area of at least half the pipe diameter to prevent point damage to the pipe. No wire rope slings

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shall be used. Contractor shall use the locator wire on all HDPE pipe.

TESTING IN THE TRENCH

Fill the pipeline with water after it has been laid; bleed off any trapped air. Subject the lowest element in the system to a test pressure that is 1.5 times the design pressure, and check for any leakage. When in the opinion of the engineer, local conditions require that the trenches be backfilled immediately after the pipe has been laid, apply the pressure test after backfilling has been completed but not sooner that a time which will allow sufficient curing of any concrete that may have been used. Typical minimum concrete curing times are 36 hours for early strengths and seven days for normal strengths.

The test procedures consist of two steps: the initial expansion and the test phase. When test pressure applied to a water-filled pipe, the pipe expands. During the initial expansion of the pipe under test sufficient make-up water must be added to the system at hourly intervals for three hours to maintain the test pressure in accordance with Chapter 2, Inspections, Testing, and Safety Considerations, Handbook of PE Pipe, Published by the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI). After about four hours, initial expansion should be complete and the actual test can start.

When the test is to begin, the pipe is full of water and is subjected to a constant test pressure of

1.5 times the system design pressure. The test phase should not exceed three (3) hours, after which time any water deficiency must be replaced and measured. Add and measure the amount of make-up water required to return to the test pressure and compare this to the maximum allowance shown in Table 3 of Chapter 2, Inspections, Testing, and Safety Considerations, Handbook of PE Pipe, Published by the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI).

An AlterNete leakage test consists of maintaining the test pressure (described above) over a period of four hour, and then dropping the pressure by 10 psi (0.069 Mpa). If the pressure then remains within 5% of the target value of one hour, this indicates there is no leakage in the system.

NOTE: Under no circumstances shall the total time under test exceed eight (8) hours at 1 ½ times the system pressure rating. If the test is not complete within this time limit (due to leakage, equipment failure, etc.), the test section shall be permitted to “relax” for eight (8) hours prior to the next test sequence. Air testing is not recommended. Additional safety precautions may be required.

END OF SECTION 15070

VALVES-15100 1

GULF COUNTY BID #2526-33

WATER MAIN MATERIALS SOUTH PHASE

SECTION 15100-VALVES

PART 1 - GENERAL

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Special Conditions, apply to work of this section.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Extent of valves required by this section is indicated on drawings.

Types of valves specified in this section include the following:

Ball Valves Gate Valves Plug Valves Tapping Valves Combination Air Release and Vacuum Valves

Valves furnished as part of factory-fabricated equipment, are specified as part of equipment assembly in other.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of valves, of types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 3 years.

Valve Types: Provide valves of same type by same manufacturer.

Valve Identification: Provide valves with manufacturer's name (or trademark) and pressure rating clearly marked on valve body.

Codes and Standards:

ANSI Compliance: For face-to-face and end-to-end dimensions of flanged or welded-end valve bodies, comply with ANSI B16.10 "Face to Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Ferrous Valves".

UL and FM Compliance: Provide valves used in fire protection piping, which are UL-listed and FM approved.

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SUBMITTALS:

Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data, including installation instructions for each type of valve. Include pressure drop curve or chart for each type and size of valve. Submit valve schedule showing manufacturer's figure number, size, location, and valve features for each required valve.

Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's assembly-type (exploded view) shop drawings for each type of valve, indicating dimensions, weights, materials, and methods of assembly of components.

Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and spare parts lists for each type of valve. Include this data, product data, and shop drawings in Maintenance Manual.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

VALVES:

General: Provide factory-fabricated valves recommended by manufacturer for use in service indicated. Provide valves of types and pressure ratings indicated. Provide proper selection as determined by Installer to comply with installation requirements. Provide end connections which properly mate with pipe, tube, and equipment connections. Where more than one type is indicated, selection is Installer's option.

Pressure sewer shutoff valves are to be full diameter opening and are to be rated for 250 pounds per square inch (psi) minimum.

Buried Valves: Provide 2" square nut operator. For quarter-turn valves 8" and larger, provide gear operator also. Provide one (1) valve key fabricated of carbon steel of suitable length for each four

(4) valves of suitable strength.

Exposed Valves: Provide handwheels for all valves except quarter-turn valves, 6" and smaller.

Provide lever handle for quarter-turn valves 6" and smaller. Provide one (1) lever handle for each valve pit.

BALL VALVES:

Valves Three Inches and Smaller: Forged/Cast Brass or Bronze construction with threaded ends or flanged ends. Valves shall have full port opening, chrome plated brass ball, Teflon seats, Teflon packing, stainless or brass hardware, blow out proof stem, and minimum 150psi working pressure.

Valves located below grade shall be supplied with a T handle.

Ball valves shall be American Valve M100 or approved equal.

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GATE VALVES:

Under Two Inches: Bronze construction with threaded ends or flanged ends.

Two Inches and Larger: All gate valves two inches and larger shall be of the iron body, non-rising bronze stem resilient seat wedge type with flanged, mechanical joint, threaded or spigot ends, depending on installation, furnished with all necessary joint materials. Flanged gate valves shall be provided with 125 lb. American Standard flanges. Valves shall conform to AWWA Specifications C509-80.

Gate valves shall be M & H Valve Co., AWWA C 509, resilient seated gate valve or approved equal.

COMBINATION AIR RELEASE AND VACUUM VALVES:

Valves shall be as manufactured by A.R.I., CLA-VAL, or approved equal.

VALVE BOXES:

Cast-iron boxes shall be provided for all underground valve installations. They shall consist of a base covering the operating nut and head of the valve, vertical shaft, at least 5-1/4 inches in diameter, and a top section extending to a point even with the finished ground surface. Provide a cast-iron cover marked "WATER" or “SEWER” as appropriate and place it concentrically over the operating nut. The valve boxes shall be Clow F-2454 screw-type valve box USF 7500 or approved equal.

VALVE FEATURES:

General: Provide valves with features indicated and, where not otherwise indicated, provide proper valve features as determined by Installer for installation requirements. Comply with ASME B31.9 for building services piping, and ASME B31.1 for power piping.

Flanged: Valve flanges complying with ANSI B16.1 (cast iron), ANSI B16.5 (steel), or ANSI B16.24 (bronze).

Threaded: Valve ends complying with ANSI B2.1.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

INSTALLATION:

General: Except as otherwise indicated, comply with the following requirements:

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Install valves where required for proper operation of piping and equipment, including valves in branch lines where necessary to isolate sections of piping. Locate valves so as to be accessible and so that separate support can be provided when necessary.

Install valves with stems pointed up, in vertical position where possible, but in no case with stems pointed downward from horizontal plane unless unavoidable. Install valve drains with hose-end adapter for each valve that must be installed with stem below horizontal plane.

Insulation: Where insulation is indicated, install extended-stem valves, arranged in proper manner to receive insulation.

ADJUSTING AND CLEANING:

Valve Adjustment: After piping systems have been tested and put into service, but before final testing, adjusting, and balancing, inspect each valve for possible leaks. Adjust or replace packing to stop leaks, replace valve if leak persists.

Cleaning: Clean factory-finished surfaces. Repair any marred or scratched surfaces with manufacturer's touch-up paint.

END OF SECTION 15100

APPENDIX C – FORMS

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

Sworn Statement Under Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes, on Public Entity Crimes

This form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public or other officer authorized to administer oaths:

This sworn statement is submitted to The Board of County Commissioners, Gulf County, Florida by

(print individual’s name and title) for

(print name of entity submitting sworn statement)

Whose business address is and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is

; (if the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of individual signing this sworn statement: ).

I understand that a “public entity crime” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l((g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to an directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political; subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for good or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

I understand that “convicted” or “conviction” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l) (b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contenders.

I understand that an “affiliate” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l) (a) Florida Statutes means:

A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public crime;

or; an entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term “affiliate” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm’s length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.

I understand that “person” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l) (e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United Sates with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a pubic entity. The term “person” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners,\ shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in manage-ment of an entity.

Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [Indicate which statement applies.]

Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its or agents who are active in the management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administration Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity Submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list.

[Attach a copy of the final order.]

I understand that the submission of this form to the contracting officer for the Public Entity identified in Paragraph ONE (#1) above is for that Public Entity only, and that this form is valid through December 31 of the calendar year in which it is filed. I also understand that I am required to inform the Public Entity prior to entering into a contract in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for category two of any change in the information contained in this form.

Name of Bidder

By:

Title:

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 202 .

Personally known to me , or produced the following identification as proof of identity. .

My Commission Expires:

Notary Public

Printed Notary Name Commission Expires:

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

(This form must be completed and attached to proposal)

Identical tie bids: preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free work place programs. Whenever two or more bids which are equal with respect price, quality, and service are received by the state or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certified that it has implemented a drug-free work place program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie bids will be followed in none of the tied vendors have a drug-free work place program. In order to have a drug-free work place program, a business shall:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the work place specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the work place, the business’s policy of maintaining a drug-free work place, available drug counseling, rehabilitation providing employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities of contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in paragraph #1.

4. In the statement specified in paragraph #1, notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of or pleas of guilty or no contest to, and violation of Chapter 893 or of any controlled substance…