Big cypress golf and country club estates of naples secondary drainage improvements and water main replacement

Collier County is seeking sealed bids for Bid No. 25-8421, a comprehensive infrastructure project involving secondary drainage improvements and water main replacement within the Big Cypress Golf & Country Club residential areas and the adjacent Country Club of Naples golf course in Florida. The project encompasses a 170.50-acre area and requires removing and replacing existing driveways, culverts, roadside swales, cross drains, outfall piping, and roadway asphalt overlay, along with constructing a new water main with associated infrastructure like valves, fire hydrants, water services, and meter boxes. Prospective bidders must register on the county's online procurement portal and attend a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Collier County Procurement Services Conference Room. The solicitation requires a 5% bid bond, comprehensive insurance coverage, and compliance with various ethical and legal standards. Sealed bids are due electronically by October 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with the county reserving the right to reject any or all submissions. The project timeline mandates substantial completion within 270 calendar days and final completion within 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with E-Verify requirements, immigration laws, and possess appropriate professional licensing for construction work in Florida. The project budget is set at $8,000,000.00, with the county assessing liquidated damages of $3,813 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. Contractors will be responsible for coordinating with multiple agencies, including the South Florida Water Management District and City of Naples Utilities, and must adhere to strict environmental, health, and safety requirements outlined in the bid documents. The existing water main to be replaced consists of asbestos cement (AC) pipe, which requires special handling and disposal procedures. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the county will require performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount.