North County Regional Water Treatment Plant Nanofiltration System Upgrades

Collier County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant Nanofiltration System Upgrades project through Bid No. 24-8279, with bids due electronically by August 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The procurement involves replacing 1,158 membrane elements across six existing nanofiltration membrane trains, including providing new sample panels, valves, fittings, and connecting tubing. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in municipal water treatment system upgrades, specifically requiring installation experience at five municipal locations in Florida with a production capacity of at least 3.0 million gallons per day within the past five years. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on June 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Collier Regional Water Treatment Plant, where potential contractors can gather additional project details. The project requires comprehensive technical capabilities, including providing membrane elements with 400 square feet of active membrane area, operating capabilities up to 300 psig, and meeting specific water quality parameters. Bidders must submit detailed documentation, including five installer references, membrane element data sheets, water quality performance projections, NSF 61 approval certification, and warranty documentation.

The contract does not explicitly list specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with E-Verify program requirements and provide comprehensive insurance documentation, including workers' compensation and general liability coverage. The project has an anticipated budget of $1,269,000.00, with a substantial completion timeline of 335 calendar days and an additional 30 calendar days for final completion. Liquidated damages are set at $568.00 per calendar day for failing to achieve substantial completion on time. The existing infrastructure involves six nanofiltration membrane trains that will be partially upgraded, with new elements installed in the first-stage vessels while maintaining existing support structures. Bidders will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, experience, compliance with specifications, and overall bid responsiveness. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and may postpone the award for up to 180 days, with work limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.