2024 Force Main Air Relief Valve Renewal & Replacement

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified contractors for the 2024 Force Main Air Relief Valve Renewal & Replacement project (Contract No. CC-6021-24/TAD), a comprehensive infrastructure maintenance initiative. The project requires replacing twenty-seven (27) sanitary force main air relief valves at various locations across Seminole County, with specific requirements including maintenance of traffic, restoration of impacted sodding/sidewalks/pavement, and comprehensive project documentation. Contractors must perform at least 50% of the total work within their own organization and adhere to detailed technical specifications for air valve assemblies, installation methods, and performance standards. Key project deliverables include precise air relief valve replacements, site restoration, and complete project record documentation. The bid solicitation was released on August 5, 2024, with a pre-proposal non-mandatory meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024, at 11:00 am. Critical deadlines include a September 2, 2024 deadline for questions and a September 11, 2024, 2:00 pm submission deadline for electronic bids through the Seminole County website.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), with specific provisions to promote diverse business involvement. The project is potentially eligible for FEMA funding, which introduces additional federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon Act standards, clean air and water pollution control regulations, and civil rights protections. Contractors must comply with E-Verify system registration, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and provide performance and payment bonds if requested. The Engineer's estimated project cost is $614,498.40, with a total project duration of 335 calendar days for substantial completion and an additional 30 calendar days for final completion. Liquidated damages are established at $500 per day for exceeding substantial completion timelines. All construction progress payments will be subject to a 5% retainage, and legal proceedings related to the contract will be conducted in Seminole County, Florida. Bidders must have appropriate licensing, insurance, and the capability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive bid documents.