Dry Hydrant Construction at Osceola Landfill

The contract involves the construction of a dry hydrant and water fill station at the Osceola Landfill in Seminole County, Florida, managed by the Board of County Commissioners. The project aims to address the lack of an adequate fire protection water distribution system at the landfill, utilizing an onsite pond as the water source. The selected vendor must hold a Class 5 Florida Protection Systems license and will be responsible for constructing the dry hydrant system in accordance with NFPA 1142 standards, preparing necessary permitting documents, and finalizing the permitting process through Seminole County authorities. The project design, developed by S2Li, includes detailed drawings and specifications, with an engineer’s estimate of 185,000 dollars. Bids are solicited via the Seminole County procurement website, with a response deadline set for April 2, 2025. The contract falls under the NAICS code 921120 and is managed by the Seminole Resource Management - Purchasing & Contracts division. The scope of work encompasses not only the physical construction of the hydrant and water station but also ensuring compliance with local fire and building codes, permitting requirements, and NFPA standards. The project’s successful completion will enhance fire safety at the landfill by establishing a reliable water source for firefighting, leveraging an existing pond. The procurement process emphasizes adherence to technical specifications, permitting procedures, and project timelines, with primary contact being Robert Bradley. The overall contract size is estimated between 50,000 and 150,000 dollars, reflecting the scope and complexity of the work involved.