Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 Rehabilitation

The City of Bradenton is requesting bids on construction services for rehabilitation of Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 at the Bradenton Water Treatment Plant, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site (5600 Natalie Way E, Bradenton, FL 34203).

Bidders must be Florida-licensed general contractors with demonstrated experience in concrete repair using epoxy injection and high-performance coatings. At least two project references are required, with one valued at a minimum of $300,000. The scope comprises four lump-sum pay items: mobilization (not to exceed 8 percent of total bid), environmental protection (not to exceed 1 percent), sedimentation basin and flocculator rehabilitation (including abrasive blasting and coating removal, epoxy-injected sidewall crack repair, Cured-In-Place Pipe lining of three metal drains per AWWA Standard C623-22, and interior and exterior NSF-approved coating applications), and modification and re-coating of two existing sedimentation basin mixer systems. All work must be completed to substantial completion within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays. Work is limited to ten-hour days (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), with construction and installation restricted to eight hours daily (7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.); weekend and holiday work requires owner approval and $50 per hour reimbursement to the City.

Bids must include a 5 percent bid bond and, for bids of $200,000 or more, a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The price proposal must include a mandatory 10 percent contingency as a separate line item. Contractors must submit a quality control plan within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and maintain a schedule of values for lump-sum items before the first pay request approval. General liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers compensation coverage are required before work begins. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder subject to availability of appropriated funds. Nicholas Toth, Purchasing Analyst, is the primary contact.