Opportunity

My Florida Marketplace #FWC 25/26-110C

Septic to Sewer Conversion and Lift Station Installation at Gainesville Wildlife Research Lab

Posted

July 28, 2026

Respond By

September 08, 2026

Identifier

FWC 25/26-110C

NAICS

237110, 237990

This opportunity involves a major infrastructure upgrade at the Gainesville Wildlife Research Lab in Alachua County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - Project Scope: - Decommission four existing septic systems - Install three new lift stations - Install force main and gravity sewer lines to connect the facility to the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) municipal sewer system - Complete all associated piping, electrical work, and connections as per detailed plans and specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of Lift Station #1, all piping, connection to GRU, and decommissioning of 500 building septic system (Base Bid Lump Sum) - Installation of Lift Station #2 and decommissioning of 100 & 400 building septic systems (Add Alternate No. 1 Lump Sum) - Installation of Lift Station #3 and decommissioning of 700 building septic system (Add Alternate No. 2 Lump Sum) - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be certified underground utilities and excavation contractors - Mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit - Performance and payment bonds, insurance, and compliance with Florida statutes required - No drone use permitted at the project site during the solicitation period - Access to construction plans requires a Confidentiality Exemption Form - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Estimated Budget: - $670,000 for the total project - Completion Timeline: - Substantial completion required within 250 days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion 60 days later; alternates add 30 days each - Liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion

Description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for the decommission of four septic systems and the installation of three new lift stations, force main, and gravity sewer to connect to GRU municipal sewer. The work must be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications provided. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. Interested vendors can obtain construction plans and associated documents by submitting a Confidentiality Exemption Form via email.

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