Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 Rehabilitation

The City of Bradenton, Florida is requesting bids on rehabilitation of Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 at its Water Treatment Plant (5600 Natalie Way East, Bradenton), with bids due August 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Scope includes concrete repair using epoxy injection, high-performance coatings, sidewall crack repair, closed-in-place pipe drain lining, interior and exterior coating work, and sedimentation mixer modification and coating. Work must reach substantial completion within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays.

To be deemed responsible, bidders must self-perform at least two similar-sized projects involving concrete repair with epoxy injection and high-performance coatings, with at least one project costing $300,000 or more. Bidders must hold active Florida general contractor licenses and submit a minimum of three Contractor Qualification Forms demonstrating commercial, industrial, or government project experience within the past ten years. A 5% bid bond is required; bids of $200,000 or more require 100% performance and payment bonds. All bidders must comply with Florida's E-Verify requirements, provide commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and submit certifications regarding public entity crimes, drug-free workplace compliance, and anti-human trafficking affirmations.

The contract is structured as lump-sum with a mandatory 10% contingency amount. Questions are due July 23 at 5:00 p.m. Submissions must be made electronically through OpenGov; no alternative submission methods are accepted.