Rwbs crane modification

Collier County, Florida is soliciting a lump sum quotation through an informal Quick Quote process for structural modifications at the Raw Water Booster Pump Station (RWBS) located at 841 7th Street SW, Naples, Florida. The project scope involves removing and/or altering structural framing elements of the facility's hurricane strengthening infrastructure to eliminate obstructions preventing an overhead crane system, installed in 2025, from achieving sufficient access to all piping and valves within the facility. The work will be performed according to engineering plans prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc., and includes demolition of existing aluminum structural components, installation of new galvanized steel framing, relocation of crane angle stops, and modifications to existing concrete masonry unit walls and reinforced concrete beams. All work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, ASCE/SEI 7-22 standards, and design criteria including a 170 miles per hour basic design wind speed for Risk Category IV structures. Contractors are required to conduct a mandatory site visit prior to bid submission to verify existing conditions through field measurements and non-destructive testing, including rebar scanning of the CMU wall to confirm #5 reinforcement at 16 inches on center. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., questions must be submitted by May 12, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., and quotation responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. Upon issuance of a purchase order, the contractor will have 120 days to achieve final completion, with the contract classified as repairs, renovation, and maintenance work. The county will award to the responsive vendor with the lowest quote and requires all awarded contractors to provide project manager contact information within 5 work days of purchase order issuance.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are specified in the procurement documents. The solicitation contains no reference to incumbent vendors, current contractors, or disadvantaged enterprise preferences. Contractors must maintain extensive insurance coverage throughout performance, including workers' compensation at statutory limits per Florida Chapter 440, employer's liability at $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence, commercial general liability at $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate limit, and automobile liability at $500,000 per occurrence for owned, nonowned, and hired vehicles, with Collier County named as an additional insured on all commercial general liability policies. For projects exceeding $200,000, Performance and Payment Bonds at 100 percent of the contract award amount are required, underwritten by sureties rated A- or better by A.M. Best Company. Contractors must also comply with Florida's E-Verify enrollment requirements, possess required business tax receipts and professional licenses, provide evidence of Florida business registration and a completed W-9 form, and demonstrate adherence to all provisions of the solicitation without exceptions to Collier County's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation, and the contract term is structured as a one-time purchase with firm pricing for the duration of the resultant purchase order.