SeptictoSewer_Phase_IV_Bid_Plans.pdf

The file SeptictoSewer_Phase_IV_Bid_Plans.pdf is a bid document from the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners for the East Palatka Septic to Sewer Phase IV Project in Florida. The project involves constructing infrastructure for converting septic systems to a centralized sewer system in the Dunns Creek area, specifically on San Mateo Rd., Butler Dr., Belle Dr., Sanjan Dr., Gail Dr., Riverside Ave., Waterside Ave., Shoreline Ave., and Waterway Ave. The scope includes installing 167 residential E-one cores, constructing approximately 5,728 linear feet of 2" HDPE force main, 13,281 linear feet of 3" HDPE force main, and connecting to an existing 6-inch force main. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025, with sealed bids due on May 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The project has a 395-calendar day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed.

The project will serve 323 single-family homes with a proposed average daily flow of 80,750 gallons per day, and Putnam County Public Works will be responsible for operation and maintenance of on-lot facilities. The FDEP permit is effective from October 29, 2024, and expires on October 28, 2029. Contractors must comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specifications, including directional bores under roadways and driveways. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond of the total bid amount. While no explicit set-aside designations are specified, the project involves significant infrastructure investment and requires comprehensive documentation including qualifications, references, and compliance forms. The project will be funded through local government channels, focusing on converting existing septic systems to a centralized sewer infrastructure.