ITB 26-196 Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SWRWRF) - Reclaimed Water System

Solicitation ITB 26-196 is for the Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SWRWRF) Reclaimed Water System project in Florida. Funded by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the project aims to install infrastructure for reclaimed water irrigation at the Sugarmill Woods and Citrus National golf courses to reduce groundwater withdrawals from the Homosassa and Chassahowitzka springsheds. The scope of work includes constructing approximately 22,000 feet of transmission mains, a 1.0 MGD ground storage tank, a high-service pump station, a booster pump station, and a flow splitter box with SCADA-controlled automated valving. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 365 calendar days and final completion within 548 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The contract is subject to several strict compliance requirements, including the Buy America preference for construction materials, NIST Cybersecurity Framework standards, and Florida Statutes regarding E-Verification and scrutinized companies. Bidders must provide a bid bond and are evaluated based on qualifications, compliance with requirements, and the experience of proposed subcontractors. Administrative mandates include maintaining records for five years and submitting invoices every two months, with a standard 45-day payment timeline. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for conducting gopher tortoise inspections and submitting a certified report before starting work. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 24, 2026.