Pump Station Improvements Package 24

Orange County, Florida, through its Utilities Department, is seeking sealed bids for the Pump Station Improvements Package 24 (Y22-777), a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation project targeting five specific pump stations: PS3083 (Kingfish), PS3235 (Ming), PS3239 (St. Partin), PS3382 (Mark Twain), and PS3864 (Stoneybrook). The procurement involves complete demolition of existing pump station infrastructure and construction of new facilities, including wet wells, submersible pumps, yard piping, gravity and force mains, electrical systems, SCADA controls, fencing, driveways, and water services. Potential bidders must be prepared to execute complex rehabilitation work involving underground utility installations, concrete structures, piping, electrical systems, and comprehensive site restoration. The project requires strict adherence to technical specifications, safety standards, and environmental controls, with detailed documentation requirements including record drawings and warranty documentation. Electronic bid submissions will be accepted through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with responses originally due by 4:00 PM EST on April 14, 2022, and a total project completion timeline of 450 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 540 consecutive calendar days for final completion.

The contract includes a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 13% of the total contract value, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in engaging certified M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contract amounts exceeding $100,000, with surety companies required to meet specific financial rating criteria. Bidders must comply with local ordinances including drug-free workplace requirements, E-Verify employment verification, and ethical standards. The estimated total project budget is $2,160,127.00, funded through Orange County Utilities' Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Additional contractual provisions allow for potential direct material purchases by Orange County to leverage tax exemption benefits, with detailed procurement and accounting procedures. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed record drawings, warranty information, and post-installation testing and inspection protocols, demonstrating technical expertise in municipal infrastructure rehabilitation and construction.