Deep Injection Well Acidization Services - Northwest Water Reclamation Facility (NWWRF)

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Deep Injection Well (DIW) acidization services for three specific wells (IW-1, IW-2, and IW-3) at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility (NWWRF). The scope of work involves the removal and replacement of wellheads, the use of approximately 35,000 gallons of NSF/ANSI 60 approved 3% Hydrochloric Acid with corrosion inhibitors per well, and all necessary activities to return the wells to normal service. To maintain facility reliability and regulatory compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards, the contractor must perform acidization on only one well at a time, limiting the unavailability of each well to a maximum of two calendar days. All work must be completed within 14 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Award selection is based on the most qualified vendor, with evaluation criteria focusing on responsiveness, responsibility, and the ability to provide necessary facilities and financial resources. Required qualifications include a competency license in a regulated trade for Pinellas County and registration with the Florida Division of Corporations. Bidders must submit a bid bond for 5% of the bid, and the successful awardee must provide a performance bond for 100% of the bid. Submittals must be uploaded via the OpenGov Procurement website in PDF format. The contract requires a dedicated account manager from the contractor and a City Project Manager to oversee administration, with all operations adhering to Water Quality Standards and state aquifer protection laws.