VPS #5 Group J Septic to Sewer Project

Okeechobee Utility Authority is requesting bids on the VPS #5 Group J Septic to Sewer Project to connect 14 homes to a centralized sewer collection system, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT. The work requires a Florida-licensed plumbing contractor.

The scope includes extending sewer piping from each of the 14 homes to the streetside point of connection, cleaning and abandoning existing septic tanks, and restoring construction-disturbed areas. A bid bond is required. Eight plan holders have registered; named registrants include Cathcart Construction Company, ConstructConnect, Dodge Data, Fehl Safe Water Systems, and KA Driggers and Sons.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Okeechobee Utility Authority Board Room, 100 SW 5th Ave., Okeechobee, Florida 34974. Bid documents are available through DemandStar and comprise specifications and supporting materials totaling approximately 241.66 KB plus a 22.77 MB comprehensive project document. Electronic bidding is not available for this opportunity. No blueprints are included with the bid documents.

The project spans Martin County and Orlando City jurisdictions within Florida. Commodity codes encompass plumbing maintenance and repair services, public utilities maintenance and repair services, sewer and storm drain construction, plumbing services, and drain and grease trap services.