Old Homosassa Rooks - Cedar Lakes Mobile Home and RV Park Septic to Sewer Project

Citrus County, Florida is requesting bids on the Old Homosassa Rooks—Cedar Lakes Mobile Home and RV Park Septic to Sewer Project (ITB 26-122), with bids due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope includes construction of approximately 3,400 linear feet of 6-inch diameter force main along Mason Creek Road from South Garcia Road to the northeast corner of the Cedar Lakes Mobile Home and RV Park; decommissioning and demolition of an existing on-site wastewater treatment plant; construction of a new lift station with submersible pumps and controls; installation of 4-inch and 6-inch PVC and ductile iron force mains; electrical systems including panels, wiring, grounding, and controls; site work including grading, paving, and fencing; and environmental protection and erosion control measures. The project comprises 25 line items with quantities specified for each component, including 3,500 linear feet of 6-inch PVC force main piping and 384 square yards of asphalt pavement removal and replacement.

Citrus County has appropriated approximately $2.615 million for the project, funded through a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Successful bidders must achieve substantial completion within 243 calendar days and final completion within 304 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays beyond the completion deadline. Bidders with a total base bid of $100,000 or more must provide payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of their bid price plus alternates. All bids must be firm until award and include all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, subcontractors, insurance, bonds, overhead, and profit. Bidders must hold valid Florida contractor licenses, active Sunbiz registration, and comprehensive insurance including $1 million commercial general liability per occurrence, $1 million automobile liability combined single limit, and $1 million pollution liability per claim. No more than 50 percent of work may be performed by subcontractors, and all subcontractors require County approval. Written questions are due June 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Public opening is June 23, 2026 at 2:15 p.m., with board approval anticipated for August 11, 2026.