Replacement of (4) Sodium Hypochlorite Storage Tanks

Indian River County in Florida is soliciting bids for Bid #2025056 to replace sodium hypochlorite storage tanks at two water production facilities in Vero Beach. The project requires removing and replacing three 6,500-gallon tanks at the Hobart Water Production Facility and two 5,500-gallon tanks at the Oslo Water Production Facility, with one new tank being installed. Bidders must provide double-walled, HDLPE tanks manufactured by Snyder, Assmann, or Poly Processing, with specific technical requirements including a 120" maximum diameter and 24" threaded manway. Contractors must possess a CGC/General Contractor, PCC/Pollutant Contractor, or CFC/Plumber license and be registered with the Indian River County Building Division. The bid requires a 5% bid bond for bids over $35,000, and a Public Construction Bond for awards exceeding $100,000. Site visits are scheduled for July 15-17th from 8 am - 11am and 1 pm - 3 pm, with all bids due electronically through the Bonfire platform by August 1, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. From the pricing tabulation, two bidders were identified: E&W Mechanical Contracting and Odyssey Manufacturing Co., with Odyssey Manufacturing submitting the lowest bid of $245,178.00. The total project is divided into two primary components: $190,153.00 for the Hobart Water Production Facility tank replacements and $55,025.00 for the Oslo Water Production Facility tank replacement. Contractors will be responsible for installing new Schedule 80 PVC fill lines, reconnecting chemical feed piping, transferring existing ultrasonic level sensors, and disposing of the removed tanks while maintaining full water plant operation. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, with commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance each set at $1,000,000 combined single limit. Additionally, the county allows for potential cooperative purchasing by other Florida governmental agencies, which could expand the potential scope and value of the contract.