Installation of Experimental Beds for Filtration Media and Decommission

The University of Central Florida (UCF), Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering is seeking services to install four filtration cells filled with bio-sorption activated media (CPS and ZIPGEM) for pollutant removal testing in the C-23 canal. The selected contractor will be responsible for installing the filtration system, which includes pumps, piping, drainage control boxes, telemetry, and other necessary components, maintaining the system for 1-2 years, and decommissioning it upon completion of the testing. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years' experience with similar work and provide documentation, licenses, and a plan for timely installation. Bids are due on April 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm EST via Bonfire's web portal, and the contract is expected to start around May 1, 2022. The bid requires a total price for the installation, maintenance, and decommissioning services.

The project is funded by a UCF grant and will take place on South Florida Water Management District property, requiring a temporary access permit. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractors are not specified. The budget range for this contract is not provided, but the contract is expected to cover the installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the filtration system.