CCUA_Dev_Agreement_No._2024_2025-291.pdf

This is a Development Agreement executed by Clay County, Florida and the Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) for the Omega Park CCUA Connection project. The agreement outlines utility improvements at Omega Community Park located at 4317 County Road 218 in Middleburg, Florida. The project scope includes furnishing and installing approximately 190 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity sewer main, 335 linear feet of 2-inch water service, and 484 linear feet of 2-inch force main, along with construction of a new lift station, tapping into existing CCUA mains, decommissioning of existing septic tanks and fields, and site restoration. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the park location, with bids due November 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The project requires substantial completion within 120 days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion expected within 150 calendar days. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience performing similar utility work and may be required to provide equipment and personnel documentation. The county will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bid criteria, with a 5% bid bond required.

The total connection charges for the project amount to $27,670.30, covering potable water capacity charges, alternative water supply surcharge, wastewater capacity charge, and environmental impact charges. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and property coverage. Funding is provided by Clay County, with utility service connection fees paid by the county. Chen Moore and Associates serves as the engineering design firm, selected through a competitive qualification-based process. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids without cause and to waive technical or non-material defects in the bidding process.