Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Deep Injection Well Equipping and Conveyance

Collier County is seeking sealed bids for Bid No. 26-8627, a comprehensive construction project involving the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Deep Injection Well Equipping and Conveyance. The project requires furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to construct a deep injection well system with associated conveyance infrastructure. Specific deliverables include two deep injection wells, one dual-zone monitoring well, approximately 3,800 linear feet of 36-inch and 24-inch diameter piping, sump pumps, sample pumps, pressure tanks, control panels, and a complete instrumentation and control system. Bidders must demonstrate qualification to perform work of this magnitude through five project references completed within the last five years, current Florida contractor's licenses, E-Verify enrollment, and appropriate insurance certifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Collier County Procurement Services Division, with sealed bids due electronically by February 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid price, with the successful bidder required to substantially complete all work within 425 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The project does not identify incumbent vendors or require integration with existing technology beyond the current water reclamation facility infrastructure. The anticipated project budget is $7,184,000, with a $600,000 Owner's Allowance reserved for addressing unforeseen conditions or additional work through formal Change Orders. Bidders must submit a certified bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and will be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds covering 100 percent of the contract value. The successful contractor must execute bonds through a licensed resident agent of a surety authorized to do business in Florida. Liquidated damages of $2,535.53 per calendar day will be applied if substantial completion is not achieved within the specified timeframe. Work is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.