Pine Ridge Road & I-75 IQ Main Replacement

Collier County is seeking a qualified contractor for the Pine Ridge Road & I-75 IQ Main Replacement Project through Bid No. 25-8380, which involves relocating and replacing a critical water main infrastructure near Interstate 75. The project specifically requires installing 975 linear feet of 20" PVC DR18 water main pipeline via open-cut method, a 24" HDPE DR7 pipeline segment using horizontal directional drilling, installation of 5 water gate valves, 1 leak detection assembly, and 3 air release valves with connections to existing infrastructure. Bidders must demonstrate substantial experience in large diameter utility main construction within Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) rights-of-way, including a proven track record of at least one horizontal directional drill of 1,000 linear feet underneath an FDOT roadway within the past decade. The bid is scheduled for submission by July 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Naples, Florida. Evaluation criteria will include contractor qualifications, technical capabilities, and compliance with detailed project specifications outlined in the bid documents. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 700 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $804 per calendar day for delays.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations noted in the documentation. Bidders must be licensed in Florida and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and pollution coverage. The anticipated project estimate is $2,812,500.00, with an owner's allowance of $100,000 for unforeseen conditions or owner-directed work. Contractors are required to submit a 5% bid bond and performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract award amount. The project will involve work within FDOT and Collier County rights-of-way, requiring multiple permits including a Nationwide permit, NOI ERP permit, FDOT Utility Permit, and SFWMD ROW Occupancy Permit. The contractor will be responsible for all materials, project coordination, and adherence to strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements. Bidders must submit five reference projects, with detailed documentation including statements of experience, key personnel information, and a conflict of interest affidavit.