Mims Water Treatment Plant Mixing Improvement

Brevard County Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for the Mims Water Treatment Plant Mixing Improvements project under Bid No. B-7-25-41, targeting comprehensive upgrades to a 2.4 MGD potable water treatment facility. The project encompasses multiple critical infrastructure enhancements, including installing new mixers in Chlorine Contact Basin Zones 2 and 4, replacing chlorine and ammonia injection piping, performing concrete repairs, installing wall-mounted handrails, and addressing potential lead and asbestos abatement. Key deliverables include a new 12-inch pipe from clarifiers to contact basins, a bypass pumping system, electrical infrastructure upgrades, flowmeter replacements, and SCADA system improvements. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due on May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a 5% bid bond, E-Verify registration, references, and various affidavits, with the project having a substantial completion timeline of 510 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The contract does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does require strict compliance with federal regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). Contractors must demonstrate financial stability and key personnel qualifications, with a pre-qualification review required for contracts exceeding $200,000. The engineer's estimated budget for the project is $1,626,928.00, with liquidated damages set at $1,685 per calendar day for missed deadlines. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, auto liability, workers' compensation, builders risk, and professional liability coverage. The project involves integration with existing water treatment infrastructure and requires adherence to specific technical specifications, including using only domestically produced materials from an approved manufacturers list. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a permit valid until August 26, 2029, which includes extensive regulatory requirements for construction and system operation.