Low Pressure Sewer System Installations and Repairs (WORCS-2)

Hillsborough County Water Resources Department is requesting competitive sealed bids for Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS) tank installations, electrical connections, force-main tie-ins, and LPSS site repairs under IFB-26-00346, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time. A 5% Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies to subcontractors on this term contract.

Bidders must hold a current active Florida Contractor's License (CGC Certified General Contractor or RGC Registered General Contractor) and be registered to work in Hillsborough County. The scope includes furnishing and installing prefabricated reinforced concrete interceptor tanks, submersible pump assemblies, electrical control panels, conduit, wiring, low-pressure service lines, tapping of existing force mains, site restoration, traffic control, and retrofitting of existing LPSS facilities. Contractors must assemble and maintain an inventory of five LPSS tanks within 45 days of Notice to Proceed and maintain it throughout the contract term. Work is authorized through individual Work Orders issued by the Public Utilities Department Director; the County historically completes an average of 50 LPSS installations annually, though future quantities are not guaranteed.

The estimated contract value is $4.41 million, including a $10,000 allowance for electrical permits and a $400,000 allowance for Non-Priced Items. The contract is effective for two years with options for renewal for two additional two-year periods at the County's sole discretion. A minimum guaranteed usage amount of $10,000 applies. Progress payments are subject to 5% retainage throughout the contract term. Price escalation adjustments using the Engineering News-Record index apply only during renewal periods, capped at 6% if the escalation factor exceeds 1.0600.

Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit or Bid Bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract amount within ten days of award. Questions are due 14 calendar days after solicitation issuance, site visit, or pre-bid conference, whichever is later. Signed-sealed design drawings (dated December 9, 2020) and electrical drawings (dated October 11, 2018) are attached. Required submission documents include Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Florida Trench Safety Act Certification, Affidavit of Compliance denying foreign country of concern ownership, SBE-1 Form identifying subcontractors and suppliers, Subcontractor Letter of Intent, W-9 Form, and insurance certificates.