Goodland Pump Station Improvements

Collier County is seeking sealed bids for the Goodland Pump Station Improvements Project (Bid No. 25-8570), a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade to an existing water utility facility. The project involves demolition and replacement of a concrete ground storage tank, replacement of turbine pumps and associated piping, installation of new chemical storage and feed systems, and various structural and infrastructure improvements. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) to obtain complete project documentation. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Collier County Procurement Services Conference Room, with sealed bids due by October 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and demonstrate compliance with comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, including adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory standards. The project requires substantial completion within 540 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 30 consecutive calendar days after the Punch List is delivered.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and comply with immigration laws, with a requirement to provide comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and pollution liability. The anticipated project estimate is $4,201,706.25, with a $250,000 Owner's Allowance for potential unforeseen conditions or additional directed work. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract award amount and demonstrate appropriate professional licensing and contractor certifications. The contract will be awarded to a single contractor based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with requirements for key personnel documentation, material manufacturer information, subcontractor details, and various conflict of interest and vendor declarations. Bidders must comply with Collier County's Vertical Construction Standards and IT Construction Standards, with potential for written exemptions from specific departmental directors.