Valrico Reclaimed Water Facility Diesel Generator Project

Hillsborough County Capital Projects Management is requesting competitively sealed bids for construction of a new 1500 kW/1875 kVA diesel generator system at the Valrico Reclaimed Water Facility, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontractor participation goal applies; bonus points will be awarded during evaluation if at least one registered SBE firm is proposed, provided no estimated dollar amount or percentage of work is listed for that SBE.

The scope includes procurement and installation of a diesel-driven generator housed in a walk-in enclosure and mounted on an 8,500-gallon sub-base diesel fuel tank, with ancillary work encompassing construction of stairs, reinforced concrete pads, equipment-access platforms, a 2000-ampere circuit breaker, replacement of an existing utility service feed, installation of a new manhole with conductors and conduit, concrete-encased duct banks, switchgear modifications, and a 10 kVA uninterruptible power supply unit. Bidders must hold an active Florida Contractor's License as Certified General Contractor (CGC), Registered General Contractor (RGC), or possess Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor credentials. Two mandatory compliance documents apply: the Florida Trench Safety Act Certification and Disclosure Statement (itemizing trench safety measures in compliance with 29 CFR Part 1926.650, Subpart P) and the Drug-Free Workplace Certification Form under Florida Statute 287.087. Federal compliance includes Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment, and E-Verify procedures. The project is partially funded by the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program.

The estimated contract value is $4,728,600. The project is located at the Valrico Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit or Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid amount and maintain a 5% retainage throughout contract performance. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract amount, are required post-award. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000–$5,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($300,000–$1,000,000), Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability ($100,000–$1,000,000), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000), Builders Risk, Installation Floater, Cyber Liability ($1,000,000), Employee Dishonesty/Fidelity Bond ($1,000,000), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000–$5,000,000), all underwritten by Florida-authorized carriers rated A- or better by A.M. Best. All insurance must name Hillsborough County as additional insured with 30 days' cancellation notice.