Goodland Pump Station Improvements

Collier County, Florida is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 26-8638) for construction services related to the Goodland Pump Station Improvements Project, a comprehensive wastewater infrastructure upgrade located at 2559 San Marco Road, Marco Island, Florida 34145. The scope of work encompasses replacement of existing turbine pumps and associated piping, installation of new chemical storage and feed systems including caustic storage, demolition and removal of existing aluminum platforms and stairs, installation of a new generator pad and access stairs, relocation of the existing generator and fuel tank, improvement of recirculation piping systems, replacement of chain-link fencing and gates, structural improvements to the pump building, site improvements including grading and drainage, and installation of new mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems to deliver complete, operable facilities. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Collier County procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) no later than March 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the South County Regional Water Treatment Plant (3851 City Gate Drive, Naples, FL 34117), followed by an immediate non-mandatory site visit to the project location. The successful bidder must substantially complete all work within 730 calendar days from the Commencement Date and achieve final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,241.00 per calendar day for schedule delays. Required qualifications include five project references of similar magnitude completed within the last five years, identified key personnel (Construction Superintendent and Project Manager), major subcontractor identification, compliance with E-Verify enrollment requirements, Florida Department of State Certificate of Authority, appropriate professional licensing, trench safety compliance certification, and forest products compliance with Florida Statutes Section 255.20. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and comply with comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards, National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, NSF International standards, ASHRAE standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types are identified in the solicitation documents; however, all contractors must comply with federal immigration verification requirements through E-Verify enrollment and Florida labor law compliance standards. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award and provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, with bonds issued by sureties approved by the Florida Department of Treasury. Required insurance coverage includes Worker's Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 single occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Employer's Liability ($1,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000), all with licensed Florida surety or insurance companies. The anticipated project budget is $6,037,500, with an Owner's Allowance of $500,000 designated for work due to unforeseen conditions as directed by the Owner, though this allowance is not guaranteed to be expended in full and will only be utilized through formal Change Order with proper documentation. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the Board of County Commissioners in a public session, and the successful bidder must provide comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals, perform field testing and commissioning under manufacturer supervision, coordinate with utility providers, obtain all required permits and licenses from other agencies, and maintain the facility for one year following acceptance.