Well Drilling WTP No. 2-Upper Aquifer Well #11 and #12
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- ITB# ENG/250268
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Eileen Marquez emarquez@ocalafl.org (352) 629-8362
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About this opportunity
The City of Ocala, located in Marion County, Florida, is soliciting bids for ITB #ENG/250268, a water well drilling project at Water Treatment Plant #2. The project involves drilling two Upper Floridan Aquifer (UFA) Wells (#11 and #12) at 3744 S Pine Avenue, with comprehensive requirements for materials, labor, and equipment. Contractors must be State of Florida licensed water well contractors with a minimum of 5 years of experience, with work performed under direct supervision of a driller having at least five years of similar experience. The scope includes drilling, casing installation, concrete pouring, and testing, with an alternate pricing option for abandoning eight monitoring wells and modifying existing Well #7. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and bids are to be submitted with a comprehensive Exhibit F - Price Proposal. The City will award the contract to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements, with a 10% bid bond required and prices to be honored for 90 days after award. The project has a construction timeline of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with specific requirements for emergency work and project completion.
The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is funded through a cost-share agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District, which provides 50% of the total construction cost, not to exceed $1,102,850, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Springs Grant Program. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project is part of a larger initiative to convert the City of Ocala's water supply source from the Upper Floridan to the Lower Floridan Aquifer, with a secondary benefit of 3.5 Million Gallons per Day for Silver Springs. The contractor must provide a three-year material and labor warranty and maintain insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 Commercial Automotive Liability. The project requires various permits, including a well construction permit from the Marion County Health Department, and must adhere to Florida Department of Environmental Protection and American Water Works Association standards. The total project funding appears to be approximately $2,205,700, with the City of Ocala responsible for project design, permitting, construction, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Opportunity text
ITB# ENG/250268 Well Drilling WTP No.2-Upper Aquifer Well #11 and #12 Pre-Bid Meeting Exists (Physical Attendance): Mandatory: No. Date: 2/12/2025, 10:00:00 AM EST, 3744 S Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471 Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. The City of Ocala requires the services of an experienced Contractor to provide water well drilling services supporting the Water Resources & Engineering department. This project consists of drilling two Upper Floridan Aquifer (UFA) Wells #11 & #12 at Water Treatment Plant #2 located at 3744 S Pine Ave, Ocala FL. Construction scope and limits are as shown on the plan set in Exhibit B - Plan Set. 2. Alternate pricing will be provided for the abandonment of eight (8) monitoring wells and the modification of existing Well # 7 to extend casing a minimum of three (3) feet above finished grade - re-install slab/datum and bollards. Construction scope and limits are as shown in Exhibit C - Monitoring Wells and Well #7 Location. 3. Contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, and equipment (in good working condition) to complete the drilling, casings installation, concrete pouring, and testing. 4. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 1. Licensing Requirement: The construction of the wells shall be performed by a State of Florida licensed water well Contractor, and the wells shall meet all standards set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), District, American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the specifications contained herein. 2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess 5 years of experience in providing Water Well Drilling services. All work performed shall be under the direct supervision of a well driller with a minimum of five years of experience in performing similar work. The Contractor, in addition to furnishing the services of a skilled, experienced driller, shall also furnish competent driller`s assistants PRICING AND AWARD 1. Bidder must bid on all line items . 2. Bidder must upload a completed Exhibit F - Price Proposal with their response. 3. Bids will be received on a unit price basis. The City will pay the Contractor only for the actual units that the Contractor provides, installs, or constructs. 4. Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements outlined herein. 5. Alternate pricing shall not be used for determination of lowest bidder. 6. Bidder will honor prices for ninety (90) days after award of solicitation. 7. AMOUNTS DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City. The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits. Bid Bond: 10%
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