Maintenance of Well and Water Treatment Systems

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive sealed bids under ITB-26-00382 for a five-year contract to provide labor, tools, equipment, and materials for the maintenance of five-inch well casings, under-well systems, and commercial water treatment softening and filtration systems. The estimated project value is 1,510,550.00, with a specific material allowance of 30,000.00 added to the total bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all licensing and experience requirements. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via Euna Procurement by the revised deadline of September 8, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. ET. The selected contractor must adhere to strict operational response times, arriving on-site within 24 hours for standard labor, eight hours for non-standard labor, and four hours for emergency notifications. During declared emergencies or hurricanes, the contractor is required to prioritize the restoration of water treatment facilities. Technical requirements include performing camera and video inspections of wells and ensuring all water quality sampling and bacteriological clearance comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection rules. Compliance mandates include maintaining a drug-free workplace and adhering to non-discrimination and ADA accessibility laws. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, requiring commercial general liability of 1,000,000.00 per occurrence and a 2,000,000.00 aggregate for products and completed operations, with policies issued by carriers rated A- Class 7 or better by A.M. Best. Payment will be processed via ACH direct deposit, and the contractor must attend a post-award meeting before receiving work authorizations.