Addendum 7 Summary: East Palatka Septic to Sewer Project - Phase IV

This addendum document pertains to the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners' sealed bid procurement for the East Palatka Septic to Sewer Phase IV Project located in the Dunns Creek area of Putnam County, Florida. The project requires construction of 167 residential E-one grinder pump stations, approximately 5,728 linear feet of 2-inch HDPE force main piping, 13,281 linear feet of 3-inch HDPE force main piping, and a master pump station with connecting force main across multiple residential streets and US 17 (SR 15). The work must comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications, with particular attention to directional bores under roadways and driveways. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for April 3, 2025, with sealed bids originally due May 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The project completion timeline is 395 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the FDEP permit effective from October 29, 2024, through October 28, 2029. The project will serve 323 single-family homes with a proposed average daily flow of 80,750 gallons per day.

Bidders are required to submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount. The procurement does not contain explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Addendum 7 provides clarifications, modifications, or additional requirements to the original bid documents available on the Putnam County website. The project is funded through local government channels and focuses on converting existing septic systems to centralized sewer infrastructure. Putnam County Public Works will assume responsibility for operation and maintenance of on-lot facilities upon project completion.