Sun-n-Fun Interactive Water Features Renovations

Collier County is soliciting sealed bids for the Sun-N-Fun Interactive Water Features Renovations project through Bid No. 25-8378, a comprehensive construction services procurement targeting the renovation of existing interactive water features at the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon in Naples, Florida. The project involves extensive demolition and reconstruction, including replacing two fiberglass collector tanks with a single concrete collector tank, removing existing pad floor drains, installing a new slab and foundation, replacing two pumps in Pump Building #1, and adding a UV light disinfection system to comply with Florida Building Code. The renovation encompasses electrical infrastructure upgrades, including bonding to new features and electrical distribution for new pool mechanical equipment, with specific technical requirements for concrete work, pipe and valve systems, pumps, and surface finishes. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on May 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with sealed bids due electronically by June 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must register on the Collier County procurement portal and provide a 5% bid bond, with the project anticipated to be substantially completed within 150 calendar days from the commencement date.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project budget is approximately $910,000, with an owner's allowance of $83,000 for unforeseen conditions or owner-directed work. Contractors must provide evidence of workers' compensation coverage, comply with E-Verify requirements, and submit various forms including conflict of interest affidavits and vendor declarations. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits. Liquidated damages of $758 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date. Successful bidders must adhere to comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and comply with governmental regulations from agencies like OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FDEP.