J. W. Corbett WMA - Installation of Well(s) and Septic System

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting competitive bids for installation of two single wells and one septic system at J. W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area under ITB FWC 26/27-20C, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET in West Palm Beach.

Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz prior to bid opening. Attendance at the entire pre-bid conference is mandatory; failure to attend results in disqualification. The project is located at N26°51'01.98", W80°17'44.30" in Leon County.

The scope includes two drinking water wells designed to develop 5 gallons per minute capacity while maintaining freshwater drinking water quality standards, complete with concrete slabs, electrical work, capping and abandonment of existing water lines, new hook-ups, and hose bibs. The septic system must service two existing concrete pads and include a drain field, pump, tank, all connections, electrical hook-up, regrading for rainwater diversion, and Health Department inspections, testing, and approvals. All work must comply with the latest editions of the National Electrical Code, Florida Building Code, and local authority requirements. The contractor is responsible for acquiring all necessary permits from the Water Management District and Health Department; permit costs are included in the bid.

The estimated project budget is $80,000. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve Substantial Completion by the date specified in Supplementary Terms and Conditions, followed by Final Completion within the outlined timeframe. A one-year guarantee period follows Substantial Completion. Contractors must provide a bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the bid amount, 100% Performance Bond, and 100% Labor and Material Payment Bond. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation with minimum employers' liability of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 aggregate; Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; and Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. If the contract sum exceeds $500,000, the contractor must perform no less than 15% of management and construction work with its own employees and provide on-site supervision through a named superintendent. Written questions are due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with responses anticipated by September 22, 2026. The anticipated award date is October 7, 2026. The Commission encourages participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises through subcontracting opportunities.