Mid-Clay Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Ground Storage Tank (GST) No. 3

The Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) has issued solicitation ITB# 2025/2026-A12 for the construction of a 750,000-gallon prestressed concrete ground-level reclaimed water storage tank (GST #3) and associated yard piping at the Mid-Clay Water Reclamation Facility in Middleburg, Florida. With a project budget of 1.5 million dollars, the scope includes site preparation using compacted fill, mobilization, environmental protection, and the delivery of record drawings. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, with a focus on compliance, bidder qualifications, and financial ability. Bids must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by October 9, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EDT, accompanied by a five percent bid security. Eligible contractors must be licensed Florida Underground or General Contractors with at least three years of business history and a record of performing satisfactory work for a Florida government entity within the last three years. Additionally, bidders must have served as the Prime Contractor for at least three lift stations with an average day flow rate of 750 GPM or more within the last ten years. The project timeline requires material procurement to begin within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion due within 240 days and final completion within 270 days. The agreement is governed by EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions with specific supplementary modifications, including a 45-day payment cycle and a one-year statute of limitations for claims. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, including explosion, collapse, and underground coverages. Quality control is managed through a dual-inspection process involving both the contractor's CQC Plan Manager and an independent testing firm employed by the owner.