Sandhill Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) and Odor Control Project

The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TOHO), an independent special district in Osceola County, Florida, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Sandhill Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) and Odor Control Project. The project involves modifications to an existing 7.5 million gallons per day (MGD) water reclamation facility located at 8200 Sand Hill Road in Kissimmee. Respondents must demonstrate extensive experience with wastewater treatment facility construction, specifically projects over 5.0 MGD involving process basin improvements and odor control systems. The procurement will utilize a 100-point scoring system evaluating company experience, key personnel, project understanding, and technical approach. Key procurement milestones include a pre-response conference on July 14, 2025, a question deadline of July 21, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of August 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The CMAR will be responsible for preconstruction services such as constructability reviews, value engineering, scheduling, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development, with the project expected to be completed by January 2028.

Additional evaluation points are available for Florida Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) certification. The project will utilize an open-book approach with full cost disclosure and will be partially funded through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. Vendors must complete comprehensive compliance forms, including E-Verification, public entity crime prevention, and anti-discrimination certifications. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for various cost categories such as direct construction costs, general conditions, contingency allowances, permit fees, bonds, insurance, and a construction manager fee. The procurement process requires extensive documentation, including Form TOH-140 for accessing project design documents, and vendors must comply with multiple Florida statutes and federal regulations. Notably, the solicitation encourages participation from businesses with prior work volume with TOHO and includes specific provisions for electronic signatures and counterpart execution.