Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility & Yankee Lake Water Reclamation Facility Belt Press Cake Pump with Hopper Removal and Replacement

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking competitive bids for Project CC-4601-22/TAD, which involves removing and replacing Belt Press Cake Pump Assemblies with Hoppers at two water reclamation facilities located in Lake Mary and Sanford, Florida. The project specifically requires complete removal of existing cake pump assemblies and hoppers at the Greenwood Lakes and Yankee Lake Water Reclamation Facilities, with comprehensive replacement of all associated equipment including motors, gearboxes, piping, and necessary appurtenances. Technical specifications mandate the installation of two progressive cavity pumps with specific requirements such as 20 gpm capacity, 150 psig discharge pressure, and Type 316 stainless steel construction from approved manufacturers like Moyno, Nemo, or Seepex. The solicitation requires a maximum 15HP motor and includes comprehensive installation, testing, and startup procedures with a 12-month warranty. The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2022, at 9:00am, with bid responses due on November 2, 2022, at 2:00pm, to be opened electronically via Zoom.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), with a requirement that bidders perform at least 25% of the total work within their own organization. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business auto policy. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day, and construction progress payments will be subject to a 5% retainage. The engineer's estimated project cost is $165,000, positioning this as a small to medium-sized infrastructure replacement contract. Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including public entity crime statutes, E-Verify, and drug-free workplace regulations. Bid documents are available on the Seminole County website through a secure procurement portal, and prospective bidders are explicitly cautioned against contacting county staff or officials other than the specified contact person. The project does not require additional permitting and involves direct equipment replacement with minimal disruption to existing facility operations.