Gilbert Road WWTF Efficiency Upgrade Project

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the Gilbert Road Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Efficiency Upgrade Project, targeting comprehensive infrastructure improvements across multiple facility systems. The procurement requires qualified contractors to furnish and install specific equipment, including three positive displacement digester blowers with motors, three turbo blowers with motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), two dissolved oxygen probes with controllers, LED lighting replacements, and monitoring equipment for six lift stations and the WWTF. The project's primary objectives include upgrading existing aeration and monitoring infrastructure, replacing high-pressure sodium site lighting with energy-efficient LED alternatives, and enhancing overall facility operational efficiency. The bid solicitation was posted on January 8, 2026, with proposals due by February 9, 2026, and is being funded through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Administration under Grant Agreement No. 32780. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, contractors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in municipal wastewater treatment facility infrastructure upgrades and meet all specified technical requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The project requires integration with existing wastewater treatment infrastructure at the Gilbert Road facility, specifically targeting improvements in blower systems, lighting, and monitoring equipment. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the project's scope and the involvement of a state-level grant suggest a significant capital investment in municipal infrastructure modernization. Contractors responding to this opportunity will need to provide comprehensive technical solutions that address the specified equipment replacements and installations while ensuring seamless integration with current facility systems. The project represents a strategic investment in improving the operational efficiency and technological capabilities of the Putnam County wastewater treatment infrastructure.