Francis Sports Complex Sewer Project

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners is issuing a sealed bid solicitation for the Francis Sports Complex Sewer Project, a wastewater infrastructure construction initiative at the Francis Youth Sports Complex located at 8012 St Johns Avenue in Palatka, Florida. The project scope includes construction of a duplex grinder pump station with FDEP-compliant control panel, approximately 1,600 linear feet of 2-inch diameter sanitary forcemain piping, approximately 80 linear feet of 2-inch diameter directional drill forcemain installation, and approximately 1,713 linear feet of 4-inch diameter forcemain extension along St. Johns Avenue. All work must comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit requirements, standard specifications, and guidelines, with contractors responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, testing, and miscellaneous work necessary for project completion. Qualified contractors must have successfully completed at least two similar projects as a prime contractor or subcontractor, maintained business operations for at least three years under the same company name, and possess proper licensing and certification. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 200, Palatka, Florida, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. EST on April 1, 2026, followed by public bid opening at the same location. The intent to award is scheduled for April 6, 2026, with a protest period from April 6-9, 2026, and a tentative contract period from April 14, 2026, through July 14, 2026, with 60 calendar days to substantial completion and 90 calendar days to final completion. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest and best proposal basis meeting or exceeding contract specifications, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.

Bidders must submit one original hard copy, one duplicate copy, and one USB drive containing all documentation in PDF format, with a 5 percent bid bond and 100 percent payment and performance bonds from an approved corporate surety required. The prime contractor must perform a minimum of 40 percent of the work, and all contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information are detailed in the solicitation documents. The project documents reference coordination with existing utilities including water mains, sewer systems, and telecommunications infrastructure, with contractors required to notify "Sunshine State One Call of Florida" at least 48 hours prior to excavation work and comply with FDOT standards and OSHA safety requirements. Payment will be made monthly upon completion and acceptance of work, subject to a 10 percent retainage, with liquidated damages assessed for failure to meet completion deadlines. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation.