Installation of Well and Pump System at Pecan Tree Solar Energy Center

Walton County is seeking qualified vendors to submit quotes for the Installation of Well and Pump System at the Pecan Tree Solar Energy Center, located at 1375 E M White Road in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The procurement, identified as Request for Quotation #ITQ 24-013, requires the installation of a comprehensive well and pump system capable of delivering 500 gallons per minute. Key deliverables include site assessment, excavation, well casing installation, 3-phase electrical infrastructure connection, fire hydrant installation, and a concrete pad construction. Vendors must provide a detailed proposal demonstrating expertise in well installation, pump system integration, and solar farm water infrastructure support. The quote release date is May 2, 2024, with responses due by May 27, 2024, at 10:00 am. Submission requirements include proof of well certifications, liability insurance naming Walton County, worker's compensation coverage, a completed questionnaire, and two references from customers with similar project scopes. The procurement process will be conducted electronically through OpenGov Procurement, necessitating vendors to create a free account to submit responses.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project does not indicate a preference for small, minority-owned, or local businesses. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the documents reference related well installation projects, such as the Glendale Fire Station Well, which suggest familiarity with similar infrastructure work in Walton County. The existing infrastructure includes a 3-phase electrical supply at the solar energy center that will require integration with the new well and pump system. Although no precise budget was disclosed, related documentation indicates potential project costs in the range of $100,000, with an estimate for a water tank package from Aquamate LLC at $11,150. Vendors will be expected to provide comprehensive documentation including as-built drawings, equipment manuals, and warranty information, with a requirement for a two-hour performance testing phase to validate the system's operational capabilities.