Lift Station # 64 Rehabilitation

The City of Pembroke Pines, located in Broward County, Florida, is seeking bids for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Lift Station #64, situated at 120 NW 108th Terrace. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) # PSUT-25-09 involves a full-scale renovation of the existing wastewater lift station, including bypass pumping to maintain system operations during construction, cleaning and demolition of the existing dry pit pumping system, and structural modifications to the wet well. The project requires installation of a new valve vault, two submersible wastewater pumps with a combined capacity of 471-900 gallons per minute, a bypass connection, electrical service upgrades, and a new control panel. Bidders must submit proposals by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 am. Qualification requirements include a minimum of ten years of experience in pump manufacturing, ISO 9001 certification, and the ability to provide comprehensive documentation, spare parts, and on-site training. The total project timeline is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated project cost of $560,000.

The City has established preferences for local vendors, with a 5% preference for Pembroke Pines vendors and a 2.5% preference for Broward County vendors. Bidders must comply with various certification programs, including opportunities for Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, and Veteran-Owned Small Business enterprises. Contractors are required to submit a proposal security of $10,000 or 5% of the total cumulative base amount proposed, along with two separate Payment and Performance Bonds, each for 100% of the contract price. Additional requirements include E-Verify system registration, background screening for work at charter schools, and using Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for construction and demolition debris collection. The project budget includes a comprehensive cost estimate of $560,000, with an available budget of $2,026,501.21, and incorporates various contingency allocations including a 10% construction contingency, 5% mobilization/demobilization costs, 15% contractor overhead and profit, and a 7.9% owner's contingency. An additional $50,000 is allocated for potential structural repairs, providing flexibility in the project's execution.