Simplified Infrastructure Requirements

Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, Florida is requesting proposals for a master control panel and associated electrical and process instrumentation systems for the White City Water Plant located at 6697 Gardenia Street, Wewahitchka, Florida, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and public opening on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Donald H. Butler Commission Chamber at the Robert M. Moore Administration Building in Port St. Joe.

The scope encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals for electrical work, raceways, boxes, fittings, wires, cables, disconnect switches, automatic transfer switches, diesel engine-driven generator systems, and associated instrumentation. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and local ordinances. The bid price must include delivery to the project site and all materials shown in the contract plans and technical specifications.

The contractor is responsible for permit fees, inspections, temporary power costs, and service connection fees. Equipment testing and start-up services from the manufacturer are required, with minimum requirements of 15 days and four trips for the master control panel and SCADA system, plus training to plant personnel on operation and maintenance. A one-year guarantee period for equipment, materials, and labor follows final acceptance by the Owner.

In tie situations, preference is given to businesses with certified drug-free workplace programs. Proposers must submit a Public Entity Crime Sworn Statement and Drug Free Workplace Certification form. Gulf County is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax. Proposals must remain valid for sixty calendar days following submission and may not be withdrawn during this period. Sealed proposals — one original and two copies — should be submitted to the Gulf County Clerk of Court, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, or electronically through the County's online bidding platform. Questions are due July 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time to Clay Smallwood, P.E., at csmallwood@gulfcounty-fl.gov. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to award to the lowest responsive proposer or the proposer deemed to offer the best value and most comprehensive services.