Catalyst Industrial Park Water Reclamation Facility Electrical Distribution Equipment

Suwannee County, Florida is seeking proposals for electrical distribution equipment for the Catalyst Industrial Park Water Reclamation Facility through RFP 2025-29. The procurement specifically requires the supply of an operations building main switchboard (SWBD), operations building motor control center (MCC50), and associated manufacturer's field services for a 0.2 MGD wastewater treatment facility located in Live Oak, Florida. Proposals must be submitted digitally through the county's procurement portal or as sealed paper proposals by September 8, 2025, at 4:00 P.M., with a public opening scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation criteria will include both economic and non-economic factors such as capital costs, responsiveness, ability to meet project schedules, and guaranteed delivery dates. The project has a strict completion deadline of August 30, 2026, to comply with a direct legislative grant requirement, and includes liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for delays. Contractors must provide proof of insurance with a minimum of one million dollars coverage and must be capable of meeting Class I reliability requirements and high-level disinfection standards as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The procurement opportunity appears to have several targeted provisions for business participation, including requirements for utilizing minority and women-owned business enterprises. The project is funded through a direct legislative grant and will involve federal and state funding sources, which necessitates compliance with extensive regulatory requirements including Davis-Bacon Act provisions for contracts over $2,000 and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requirements for contracts over $100,000. Contractors must use the E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification and adhere to equal opportunity provisions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves critical infrastructure development with future expansion plans to increase facility capacity from 0.2 MGD to 0.4 MGD and ultimately to 1.2 MGD. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days, and the county reserves the right to negotiate with successive lowest responsible bidders if an agreement cannot be reached with the initial low bidder. The procurement will follow EJCDC procurement document standards and requires strict adherence to environmental compliance standards, particularly given the facility's location within a Spring Protection Zone.