Low Pressure Sewer System Installations and Repairs (WORCS-2)

The purpose of these specifications is to describe the requirements of the Public Utilities Department for a competitive bid, undefined quantity, and term contract for LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM as described herein. Work authorized under this term contract will be ordered only on an "as needed" basis.

Hillsborough County Water Resources Department requires a qualified and experienced Contractor to furnish and install Low Pressure Sewer System (LPSS) tanks, associated electrical connections, tie-in of service lines to wastewater force mains, and repairs to LPSS sites estimated at $4,410,000.00.

It is anticipated that the work to be performed under this Contract may include, but is not limited to, the furnishing and installation of prefabricated reinforced concrete interceptor tanks, submersible pump assemblies, electrical control panels, conduit, wiring, low pressure service lines, tapping of existing force mains, general site restoration, traffic control, and other miscellaneous construction activities necessary for the successful installation of the LPSS facilities, including the retrofitting of existing LPSS facilities. Work performed to retrofit existing LPSS facilities may also include the removal and/or rehabilitation of existing tanks and other LPSS equipment.

The number of future LPSS installations is unknown. However, the County has installed an annual average of 50 LPSS installations. The number of existing LPSS facilities to be retrofitted is unknown.

Except as otherwise provided herein, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, tools, vehicles, supplies, equipment, materials, and permits to accomplish the Work contemplated in these Contract Documents in an expeditious and workmanlike manner.

As stated, time is of the essence for LPSS installations. To expedite installations, the Contractor shall assemble an inventory of five (5) LPSS tanks within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall ensure that it maintains its inventory of five (5) LPSS tanks on its premises throughout the term of this contract.

The Contractor shall apply for an Electrical Permit for each project site. [...] The County shall furnish all required environmental agency permits. It shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to obtain the Right-of-Way Use Permit, and Maintenance of Traffic Permit (MOT) permit for all Work Orders.

The County reserves the right to award one (1) or more Contracts.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications who submit the lowest total bid price, based on the estimated quantities included herein.

For budgetary and other reasons, the total amount of award for this Contract will be established at **$4,000,000** or the recommended total bid price whichever is less.

The County only guarantees a minimum of **$10,000** usage on this Contract.

The Contract resulting from this Solicitation Document shall commence on the date specified on the Contract Commencement Notice and shall expire upon completion of all authorized Work. The Work Order Authorization Period will expire on the second anniversary of the Contract Commencement Notice, or when the actual authorized work equals the awarded Contract amount, whichever occurs earlier.

No work may be performed under this term contract except as authorized by a Work Order issued by the Public Utilities Department Director, or designee and a Purchase Order.