WC-3 Well

Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for construction of a production well (WC-3 Well) drawing from the Upper Floridian Aquifer, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and public opening on September 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber.

Bidders must demonstrate qualification by submitting evidence of at least one similar project completed within the last ten years involving a minimum 16-inch diameter production well set into the Upper Floridian Aquifer with a minimum total well depth of 600 feet—the stated capability filter.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to drill an 8-inch pilot hole, install 24-inch surface casing and 16-inch inner casing, perform geophysical logging, conduct well development, and execute step drawdown and 72-hour constant rate discharge tests. The project comprises approximately 25 line items on a unit price basis, with final quantities and contract price determined by actual work performed. Substantial Completion is required within 110 days from Notice to Proceed; final completion within 120 days. Liquidated damages are $1,685 per day for failure to meet either deadline.

Bidders must submit 5% bid security (certified check, bank money order, or bid bond) and performance and payment bonds equivalent to the final contract amount upon award. Bids must remain firm for 60 days after opening. Progress payments are made monthly at 95% of work completed with 5% retainage; after 50% completion and satisfactory progress, retainage may be reduced. Electronic bids are accepted through the County's online bidding platform at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/SignIn?redirect=/Category/10885/GulfCounty. Award is made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid.