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This is a sealed bid solicitation document from Collier County, Florida, for the Raw Water Booster Pump Station Improvements Project (Bid No. 25-8400). The project encompasses comprehensive infrastructure upgrades at the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant in Naples, including flow meter replacement, office and restroom renovations, construction of a pre-engineered metal building parking canopy, installation of a potable well and reverse osmosis system, and wastewater subsurface disposal system inspection and cleaning. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant, located at 8005 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida 34120. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the county's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl by October 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The anticipated project completion timeline is 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The estimated project budget is $1,500,000, with a $100,000 Owner's Allowance reserved for unforeseen conditions and available only at the Owner's direction. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and are required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount upon award. All bidders must be registered with the Florida Department of State, maintain valid business tax receipts, possess appropriate professional licenses, and comply with E-Verify requirements. Liquidated damages are assessed at $610 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion within the specified timeframe. Work is restricted to 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The procurement contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are identified. Collier County reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone the contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.