Bay County Military Point Advance Wastewater Treatment Facility Automatic Backwash Filter Rehab

Bay County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids for rehabilitation of the existing Aqua-Aerobic Systems Automatic Backwash Traveling Bridge Sand filter system at the Military Point Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, 100 Lagoon Road, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT under ITB 26-50. Bidders must be Florida-licensed general contractors with properly licensed subcontractors in respective trades.

The scope encompasses comprehensive removal and demolition of aging filter components, including filter media, porous plates, piping, mechanical components, electrical systems, and associated appurtenances, followed by complete installation of replacement materials and equipment. Deliverables include new porous plates, filter media, control panels, electrical wiring, rails, festoon systems, wear strips, level sensors, drive train assemblies, and PVC backwash piping, with commissioning and operational testing prior to final acceptance.

Work must be completed within 268 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $306.64 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. The contract is awarded on a lump sum basis; payment is made monthly upon County approval with 5 percent retainage. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the proposed base bid must accompany each bid. The successful bidder must furnish a Public Construction Bond pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 255.05 and register with E-Verify to verify work authorization for all employees and subcontractors.

All contractor employees must successfully pass background checks required by Tyndall Air Force Base and provide valid driver's licenses and social security numbers for processing. Site visits are available by request through Bay County Purchasing at 850-248-8270; visitors must report to the Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center and possess valid driver's licenses for visitor passes. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. The Board of County Commissioners will meet September 1, 2026 for the recommended award.