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This is a solicitation document for Collier County, Florida, advertising sealed bids for the Raw Water Booster Pump Station Improvements Project (Bid No. 25-8400) at the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant in Naples. The project encompasses flow meter replacement, office and restroom upgrades, 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 8005 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34120. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically by October 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time through the county's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. The anticipated project completion timeline is 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $610 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion within the specified timeframe. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The estimated project budget is $1,500,000 with a $100,000 Owner's Allowance reserved for unforeseen conditions at the Owner's discretion. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and, upon award, furnish performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. All bidders must be registered with the Florida Department of State, possess appropriate licensing, maintain valid business tax receipts and professional licenses, comply with E-Verify requirements, and register on the county's procurement portal. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or incumbent vendors are identified. Successful bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and adhere to strict ethical standards. Collier County reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone the contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.