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This is a solicitation document from Collier County, Florida for sealed bids on 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, Florida, 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 facility located at 8005 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34120. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the county's procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) no later than 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. Work is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The project has an estimated budget of $1,500,000 with a $100,000 Owner's Allowance for unforeseen conditions. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and successful contractors will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Liquidated damages are assessed at $610 per calendar day for failure to achieve Substantial Completion within the specified timeframe. Bidders must be registered with the Florida Department of State, maintain valid business tax receipts, possess appropriate licensing, comply with E-Verify requirements, and carry comprehensive insurance coverage. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or incumbent vendors are identified. Collier County reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.