26-57 Bay County Military Point Advance Wastewater Treatment Facility Automatic Backwash Filter Rehab Re-bid

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of the Aqua-Aerobic Systems automatic backwash traveling bridge sand filter system at the Military Point Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The project involves the removal and replacement of deteriorated components, including filter media, porous plates, mechanical drive train assemblies, electrical control panels, festoon systems, and PVC backwash piping. The objective is to restore the system to full operational condition and extend its service life while minimizing impacts on active plant operations. The approved budget for this project is 553,791.00 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump sum basis. The successful contractor must be licensed in the state of Florida and ensure all employees pass Tyndall Air Force Base background checks for security badging. The period of performance is 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages set at 306.64 dollars per day. Requirements include a 5 percent bid bond, public construction, payment, and performance bonds, and adherence to specific insurance and drug-free workplace standards. Payment is processed monthly via sworn statements, subject to a 5 percent retainage. Bidders must also comply with Florida statutes regarding foreign entities of concern and human trafficking, as well as Buy America requirements.