Carlton Wellfield Improvements- 16 Wells

Sarasota County is soliciting bids for a Major Construction Contract to perform testing and rehabilitation services for 16 production wells and associated aboveground facilities at the T. Mabry Carlton Joint Memorial Reserve Wellfield in Venice, Florida. The scope of work includes step-drawdown testing, downhole video inspection, geophysical logging, acidization, and back-plugging, as well as the installation of venturi flowmeters, pressure transducers, and water level instruments. The project requires strict adherence to packaging and marking standards for spare parts and instruments, and all work must comply with OSHA and USEPA regulations. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. To be deemed responsible, bidders must demonstrate specific experience, including completing two projects involving water supply wells at least 12 inches in diameter and 500 feet deep, and at least one project with a contract value of $1,000,000. Bidders must submit all documentation, including a bid bond and the Contractor Qualification Form, via the OpenGov portal. The bid includes a $50,000 allowance for electrical cable testing and a $20,000 permit allowance. Performance and payment bonds are required in accordance with Florida Statutes.