Provide Pipe Lining and Other Services to Rehabilitate a Wet Well in Sarasota County, FL.

Sarasota County is soliciting quotes for a Quick Quote (QQ-525) procurement to rehabilitate a wet well (LS-085-0622) located at 2487 Waterview Court within its wastewater collection system. The project requires a Florida-licensed Underground Utility and Excavation or General Contractor to perform comprehensive rehabilitation services, including cleaning the wet well structure, televising/photographing the site, patching and profiling 235 square feet, and applying a Structure Polyurethane Resin Based Coating (SprayWall) with a minimum specified thickness. Contractors must demonstrate experience installing epoxy interior coating systems for at least 200 sanitary manhole structures and provide a reference validating this capability. The solicitation was released on July 30, 2025, with questions due by August 4, 2025, and final responses required by August 6, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Project timeline requirements mandate that work begin within 14 calendar days of receiving the County Purchase Order and be completed within 28 calendar days, with a total bid price threshold of $50,000.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability, with specific minimum coverage limits and carriers required to have an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better. The county may purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award and potentially extend unit pricing for up to one year with vendor agreement. A contingency of up to 10% of the total bid price may be allowed for unforeseen circumstances, subject to written county approval. Successful bidders must warrant materials for one year from county acceptance or match the standard manufacturer's warranty period. The project includes provisions for potential financial penalties related to wastewater discharges, with penalties ranging from $600 to $12,000 depending on discharge volume, creating a strong incentive for precise and careful work execution.