Image_2.JPG File Summary

This image file is associated with Collier County's solicitation for the Raw Water Booster Pump Station Improvements Project (Bid No. 25-8400) in Florida. The project encompasses comprehensive infrastructure upgrades at the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant in Naples, including flow meter replacement, office and restroom upgrades, construction of a pre-engineered metal building parking canopy, installation of a potable well and reverse osmosis (RO) system, and wastewater subsurface disposal system inspection and cleaning. The solicitation was advertised on August 18, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at 8005 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida 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 project has an anticipated completion timeline of 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work limited to hours between 7:00 a.m. and 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 submit a 5% bid bond and, upon award, provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Successful contractors must be registered with the Florida Department of State, maintain valid business tax receipts and professional licenses, comply with E-Verify requirements, and carry comprehensive insurance coverage. Liquidated damages are assessed at $610 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion within the specified timeframe. The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or identify incumbent vendors. Collier County reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.