Golden Gate Golf Course Outfall Swale

Collier County is soliciting sealed bids for the Golden Gate Golf Course Outfall Swale project, Bid No. 24-8250, which involves constructing approximately 2,406 linear feet of a 35-foot wide lined outfall swale along the southwest side of the existing Golden Gate Golf Course. The project requires relocating an existing outfall swale to facilitate a new affordable housing development and improve stormwater management, with specific deliverables including installing a 30-mil impermeable swale liner, replacing an existing outfall pipe with a 24" RCP drainage pipe, and installing mitered end sections. Prospective contractors must demonstrate experience with stormwater conveyance systems, including constructing a minimum of 2,000 linear feet of swale at least 30 feet wide and installing concrete mitered end sections and piping. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Procurement Services in Naples, followed immediately by a non-mandatory site visit at 4150 Golden Gate Parkway. Sealed bids are due by May 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with bidders required to register on the county's procurement portal to obtain complete project documentation.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount and are required to have appropriate licensing, insurance, and compliance with various governmental regulations including OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FDEP standards. The project has an anticipated budget of $2,500,000.00, with an Owner's Allowance of $220,000 that can be used for unforeseen conditions. The contract requires substantial completion within 90 consecutive calendar days, with an additional 30 calendar days for final completion, and imposes liquidated damages of $2,650 per calendar day for failing to meet completion deadlines. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including insurance certificates, professional licenses, and detailed environmental and safety management plans. The project involves site work across approximately 3.1 acres, including grading 16,612 square yards and installing various drainage infrastructure components, with potential for an alternate bid using dual 36" RCP drainage pipes.