IFB-37843 Two-Step BC WRD Pipeline

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the "District") is initiating a "Two-Step Invitation for Bids (Two-Step IFB)" for the construction of approximately 17+ miles of 30" ductile iron raw water transmission main in Clay County, Florida. The project involves excavation, backfill, dewatering, horizontal directional drilling, jacking and boring, gate valves, and other piping appurtenances. Respondents must first submit qualifying information pertaining to their financial capabilities, access to required equipment, and knowledge and experience to successfully perform the work. The pre-qualified Respondents will then submit competitive sealed bids. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 6, 2022, and bids are due by August 12, 2022. The District reserves the right to increase, decrease, or delete any portion of the work to reduce costs, and the agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business type, and there is no information provided about any incumbent contractors. The construction estimate range for this project and related work is $60,000,000 - $74,000,000. The District will include a Supplemental Work Allowance of $1,000,000 and a Ductile Iron Pipe Escalation Allowance of $1,500,000 in the agreement to cover changes, unforeseen conditions, and fluctuations in the cost of steel scrap metal. The agreement is contingent on funding availability, which may include ad valorem tax revenues, annual legislative appropriations, or other agency funding sources.