City of Stuart Water Reclamation Facility Headworks Rehab - Phase-2

The City of Stuart, Florida is requesting bids on reconstruction of the Water Reclamation Facility Headworks structure under ITB #055002, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the City of Stuart Public Works Annex.

The scope includes demolition and salvage of recently installed features, removal of existing structural components, and reconstruction using a combination of owner-furnished and contractor-furnished equipment and materials. Work encompasses headworks structure reconstruction, pre-engineered metal building installation, odor control duct and supports, electrical work, instrumentation, and startup and commissioning. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, utilities, surveying, and testing. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no travel-lane obstruction permitted between 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m. without approval.

Substantial completion is required within 490 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Work must commence within 10 days of Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for the first 30 days of delay and $1,000 per day thereafter.

Pricing is submitted on a lump-sum basis covering ten line items: mobilization, demobilization, demolition and salvage, headworks reconstruction, building installation, duct work, electrical, instrumentation, and startup/commissioning. Bidders must submit a proposal guarantee equal to 10 percent of the bid amount if total exceeds $50,000. The successful contractor must furnish payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of contract value.

General liability insurance must be $2 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate; business auto liability $1 million per accident; workers' compensation per Florida statute. The contractor must comply with E-Verify, drug-free workplace certification, public entity crimes affidavit, Florida business registration, and state and local licensing requirements. Questions are due August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses due by bid deadline.