CR 158 / US 129 Lift Station Hamilton County

Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting stipulated-sum construction bids for the CR 158 / US 129 Lift Station wastewater collection improvements, with contractor questions due December 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time and bids due December 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The bidding documents identify no set-asides. The notice's jurisdiction field lists Hendry County (FIPS 12051), while the attached Project Manual identifies Hamilton County as the owner.

The work covers all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for a submersible duplex lift station, approximately 900 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE force main installed by open-cut and approximately 1,600 linear feet installed by directional drilling, approximately 315 linear feet of 15-inch PVC and 40 linear feet of 12-inch PVC gravity sewer, three sanitary manholes, and approximately 450 linear feet of water main. Associated work includes maintenance of traffic, erosion and sedimentation control, clearing and grubbing, utility installation, testing, and restoration. The Base Bid covers the full facilities. The Bid Alternate includes all Base Bid work but only the force main from the lift station wet well to the designated termination point. North Florida Professional Services, Inc. serves as engineer. Completion is required within 270 calendar days.

Bidders must submit on the provided Bid Form and post bid security under the Instructions to Bidders (EJCDC C-200) and Document 003100. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days after submission. The contract is a single-prime stipulated-sum agreement on EJCDC C-520 with C-700 general conditions and C-620 payment applications, subject to engineer verification and retainage. The owner may waive irregularities and accept or reject any or all bids.

Bid documents are available electronically at no cost through the NFPS website (nfps.net/bid-opportunities). Paper sets cost $250 per set, non-refundable, with a maximum of two sets per bidder. Bids are due at the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, 207 NE First Street, Jasper, Florida 32052, with bid opening immediately following the deadline.