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

The Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) is soliciting bids for the Mid-Clay Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Ground Storage Tank (GST) No. 3 project located in Middleburg, Florida. With a project budget of 1.5 million dollars, the scope of work involves the construction of a 750,000-gallon prestressed concrete ground-level reclaimed water storage tank and associated yard piping. The project includes site preparation using on-site compacted fill, mobilization, environmental protection, and site restoration. The successful contractor must complete substantial completion within 240 calendar days and final completion within 270 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. EDT on October 9, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement Portal and must include a five percent bid security. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder who meets strict eligibility criteria, including being a licensed Florida Underground or General Contractor with at least three years in business and a history of performing satisfactory work for a Florida government entity. Additionally, bidders must have served as the Prime Contractor for at least three lift stations with a minimum average day flow rate of 750 gallons per minute within the last 10 years. The project 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 are required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, including coverage for explosion, collapse, and underground damage. Quality control will be managed through a dual-testing approach involving both a contractor-funded independent firm and an owner-funded independent testing firm to ensure compliance with CCUA standards and applicable ASCE, ASHRAE, and ICC codes.