The City of Zephyrhills is seeking a contractor through an Invitation to Bid (ITB-2023-02) for the Northside Water/Wastewater Forcemain-Phase 3 project located in Pasco County, Florida. The procurement involves constructing approximately 12,500 linear feet of 6-inch force main along Fort King Road and Kossick Road, with 3,900 linear feet to be installed using horizontal directional drilling and the remainder through open-cut methods. The project will also include installing approximately 4,100 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main along Kossick Road, connecting to an existing 8-inch PVC force main along South 301/Gall Boulevard. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references for similar projects, non-collusive affidavits, and certifications regarding debarment and public entity crimes. A mandatory pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for December 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with options to attend in-person at City Hall or via GoTo meeting. Bid responses are due by January 12, 2024, before 10 AM, and must include a 5% bid bond. Contractors are required to comply with E-Verify certification, drug-free workplace standards, and trench safety regulations.
The project does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Work is to be performed during hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a total estimated project time of 15 months (3 months for equipment procurement and 12 months for construction). The total estimated project cost is $4.5 million, and the project is designed to accept future additional flows while complying with the City of Zephyrhills' standard design requirements and State of Florida building requirements. No new residential, commercial, or industrial services will be constructed as part of this project. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in municipal utility infrastructure installation, particularly with horizontal directional drilling techniques and potable water/wastewater system construction. The project will adhere to American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive technical capabilities and experience with similar municipal infrastructure projects.