Bid_26-07._Addenda_2.pdf

This is an addendum document issued by the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners for the Francis Sports Complex Sewer Project, a wastewater infrastructure construction initiative located at 8012 St Johns Avenue in Palatka, Florida. The project scope encompasses construction of a duplex grinder pump station with FDEP-compliant control panel, approximately 1,600 linear feet of 2-inch diameter sanitary forcemain piping, approximately 80 linear feet of 2-inch diameter directional drill forcemain installation, and approximately 1,713 linear feet of 4-inch diameter forcemain extension along St. Johns Avenue. All work must comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit requirements and standard specifications. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 200, Palatka, Florida, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. EST on April 1, 2026, followed by public bid opening at the same location. The intent to award is scheduled for April 6, 2026, with a protest period from April 6–9, 2026, and a tentative contract period from April 14, 2026, through July 14, 2026, consisting of 60 calendar days to substantial completion and 90 calendar days to final completion.

Qualified contractors must have successfully completed at least two similar projects as a prime contractor or subcontractor, maintained business operations for at least three years under the same company name, and possess proper licensing and certification, with the prime contractor required to perform a minimum of 40 percent of the work. Bidders must submit one original hard copy, one duplicate copy, and one USB drive containing all documentation in PDF format, along with a 5 percent bid bond and 100 percent payment and performance bonds from an approved corporate surety. All contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Payment will be made monthly upon completion and acceptance of work, subject to a 10 percent retainage, with liquidated damages assessed for failure to meet completion deadlines. Contractors are required to notify Sunshine State One Call of Florida at least 48 hours prior to excavation work and comply with FDOT standards and OSHA safety requirements. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or bid amount limitations are detailed in the available documentation.