26-53 Smoke Testing, Manhole Inspections and I&I Analysis
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-53
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Ken Longstreet purchasing@baycountyfl.gov (850) 248-8270
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About this opportunity
Bay County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids for smoke testing, manhole inspections, and inflow and infiltration analysis of the sanitary sewer collection system under ITB 26-53, with sealed bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) and questions due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (CDT).
The scope encompasses smoke testing of approximately 64.5 miles (340,560 linear feet) of gravity sanitary sewer mains and service laterals; visual manhole inspections with digital documentation; sealing of approximately 2,000 manhole chimneys using ElastaSeal or approved equivalent meeting specified tensile strength, elongation, and adhesive strength standards; installation of approximately 2,000 rain dishes (Inflow Defender or approved HDPE/TPO equivalent); replacement or installation of approximately 6,600 cleanout caps and 6,600 cleanout plugs; and 80 lift station basin infiltration reports. All deliverables must include GPS coordinates, digital photographs, GIS-compatible mapping files organized by lift station basin or sewer shed, and defect severity assessments. Public notification requires a minimum 72-hour advance notice with coordination to fire, police, and emergency dispatch. All repairs and installations carry one-year warranties, with manhole chimney seals and rain dishes carrying five-year manufacturer warranties. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum five years of experience performing smoke testing for public utilities, documentation of at least 3,000,000 linear feet of completed work, Florida utility references, and sample reports. Smoke testing crews must consist of at least three trained personnel with estimated production of 25,000 to 35,000 linear feet daily.
The estimated contract budget is $150,000 funded through general County revenues. The contract term runs from execution through September 30, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods available. A 5 percent bid bond is required. Standard insurance requirements include $1 million general liability, $1 million business auto, and workers' compensation coverage. A Florida general contractor license is required. Liquidated damages are set at $641.10. The Board Meeting for recommended award is scheduled for September 15, 2026. Contact James Tucker at 850-819-0921 or jtucker@baycountyfl.gov.
Opportunity text
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners (County) seeks responses from qualified vendors to the sanitary sewer collection system. The goal is to identify potential sources of inflow and infiltration and provide documentation to guide future rehabilitation efforts. This work supports Bay County's ongoing efforts to reduce I & I in the wastewater collection system. Smoke testing is used to detect defects such as broken pipes, illegal connections, or missing cleanout caps that contribute to excessive flows and treatment costs, particularly during wet weather. . ELECTRONIC OR SEALED PAPER SUBMISSIONS for 26-53 Smoke Testing, Manhole Inspections and I & I Analysis will be received by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA up until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Submissions will be publicly opened immediately following the deadline. ANY SUBMISSION RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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