Solid Waste Industrial Waste Treatment Facility (IWTF) Intake Pump Station (IPS) PID: 002423A

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for the Solid Waste Industrial Waste Treatment Facility (IWTF) Intake Pump Station (IPS) project, located at the Bridgeway Acre Landfill. The procurement involves installing new intake pump systems with safety upgrades to improve water treatment operations at the county's Industrial Water Treatment Plant. Specific deliverables include two new self-priming centrifugal intake pumps, a floating water intake system with a wedge wire screen, associated piping, electrical modifications, and instrumentation upgrades. The project aims to restore full design capacity and improve operational reliability for the water intake system in Pond A, which supplies cooling water for the Waste-to-Energy Plant. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar industrial water treatment infrastructure projects and comply with comprehensive technical specifications. The bid was posted on January 6, 2023, with a project completion timeline of 365 consecutive calendar days. Contractors will have 15 consecutive calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed to commence work.

The contract includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) compliance requirement with a mandatory 10% SBE participation goal. Potential bidders must complete an E-Verify Affidavit confirming compliance with Florida employment authorization regulations and provide detailed contractor references from at least four customers who have received similar services. Contractors must also submit performance and payment bonds, comply with trench safety regulations, and provide comprehensive documentation including vendor information, qualification submittal forms, and proof of insurance. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid submittal sheet indicates a total base bid of $170,000. The project will require coordination with existing site utilities and adherence to environmental protection measures. Qualified contractors must possess expertise in civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure work, with specific capabilities in water treatment facility upgrades and pump station installations.