This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Live Oak, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Suwannee County is seeking to contract with an individual or company that can facilitate the operation of two (2) water treatment plants and one (1) wastewater treatment plant, equipment, and facilities. After instruction and orientation, the contracted party will be expected to carry out routine duties as performed by a Licensed Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Company or individuals will operate, maintain, service, and repair a variety of plant equipment. Work involves proper operation and regulation of plant equipment so that end products meet the quality standards of the federal, state and county regulatory agencies and of the Public Works Department. Work includes operation of pumps, chlorine equipment, and other related equipment, collecting water samples for laboratory analysis, taking and recording of meter readings at regular intervals, and controlling the addition of water treatment chemicals to the raw water. The contracted respondent will work in accordance with established plant operating procedures but can receive specific instructions for temporary departures from standard operating procedure, as necessary. Work is evaluated through direct visual observation and/or review of laboratory, and operating reports. The County is anticipating a fixed cost for the operations portion of the proposal for Water and Wastewater facilities. Repair costs may be submitted as hourly charges plus other expenses. The Board of County Commissioners requires proof of insurance in the amount of one million dollars at a minimum. The County reserves the right to waive compliance by any applicant with any provision contained in this request whenever the County, in its sole discretion, believes such waiver is in the Countys best interest. The County Administrator will be the final authority on acceptable alternatives. The deadline for questions regarding this matter is Friday, April 5th, 2024 @ 5:00 pm, and should be addressed to Holland Freeman, Administrative Associate, at 386-364-3400, hollandf@suwcountyfl.gov.