Addendum #2 BDC14-25/26 Big Shoals State Park- Underground Septic System

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is issuing a competitive bid procurement for the Big Shoals State Park Underground Septic System project (DEP BID NO. BDC14-25/26) within Leon County. The project entails the replacement of existing septic systems with Hoot H600A Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs) and associated drain fields across multiple sites within the park. Key deliverables include the installation of Class C4 traffic-rated tanks with risers to grade, 4" ASTM D3034 PVC pipe with SDR 35 or thicker for all installations, and 480 square feet of drain field per site. Contractors must obtain a two-year operating permit per Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-6, coordinate inspections with the Columbia and Hamilton County Health Department, provide operation and maintenance manuals for each site, and complete erosion control planning with silt fencing and pathway restoration. Contractors are responsible for sod or seed establishment on disturbed areas subject to FDEP Park Biologist approval and restoration of damaged signage to match existing conditions. The bid submission deadline is February 5, 2026, and all bid documents must include a signed acknowledgment of Addendum #2, with failure to include the signed addendum potentially resulting in bid rejection. Submissions must be directed to Brandon Williams, Contracts Specialist, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on organization types eligible to submit bids. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The addendum explicitly prohibits the use of alternative materials, such as ADS Arch 24 chambers or Microfast 500 ATU systems, requiring contractors to utilize only the specified Hoot H600A ATU system and associated materials detailed in the contract documents. The award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation, and interested bidders should contact the FDEP for additional financial and technical specifications related to the project scope.