Dunn Exploratory Well (PID 004365A)

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking a construction contractor for the Dunn Exploratory Well project (PID 004365A), which involves developing a reclaimed water disposal injection well at the W.E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility. The project requires constructing a 20-inch diameter steel injection well extending to approximately 500 feet below ground surface, one 8-inch diameter PVC Suwannee Limestone monitor well, and four 2-inch diameter pad monitoring wells. The primary objective is to create an injection well with a potential capacity of up to 12.7 million gallons per day, contingent on favorable hydrogeologic conditions. The Invitation to Bid was released on September 29, 2023, with key deadlines including a question submission deadline of October 6, 2023, and a proposal submission deadline of October 10, 2023, at 3:00 pm. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 18, 2023, at 9:00 am, and the total project is expected to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. Contractors must be registered with the E-Verify system and have experience with similar geotechnical and well construction projects, with evaluation criteria focusing on project qualifications, technical capabilities, and past performance.

The procurement includes a 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, with SBE firms defined as local businesses independently owned and located in specific Florida counties, with annual sales not exceeding $3 million for service providers or $8 million for construction service providers. Contractors must submit a bid bond of 5% and provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution legal liability, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county has already obtained a Class V Exploratory Well permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Liquidated damages are set at $2,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion time. Though the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple bid schedule items suggest a significant investment in infrastructure development for water resource management.