Northeast Hawthorn Wellfield - 11 Perimeter Wells

Collier County is soliciting bids for the Northeast Hawthorn Wellfield project, specifically for the construction of 11 perimeter wells located in Collier County, Florida. Bid No. 24-8272 seeks a qualified water well contractor to drill municipal production wells to approximately 1,000 feet below land surface, utilizing mud rotary and reverse air drilling techniques. Bidders must possess a valid Florida Well Drilling License and demonstrate extensive experience with five reference projects involving wells deeper than 200 feet, completed within the last 10 years. The project requires comprehensive well construction services, including pilot boring, geophysical logging, casing installation, grouting, well development, and performance testing across multiple well sites. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids to be received electronically until October 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit and comply with extensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, including site-specific safety plans and adherence to federal and state regulatory standards.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract amount and carry comprehensive commercial insurance. The project has an anticipated total budget of $9,531,000.00, with an additional $600,000 owner's allowance for unforeseen conditions. The contract requires substantial project completion within 1,095 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $1,306.00 per calendar day for delays. Contractors will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and ability to meet stringent drilling and environmental specifications. Work is limited to hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the county reserves the right to reject any bid or postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date. Interested parties must register on the Collier County procurement portal to obtain complete bidding documents and participate in the competitive solicitation process.