Site work for a civil project in Sarasota, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The County is seeking a contractor to install a force main pipe, tie-in connection, Horizontal Directional Drill, odor control and backup pump . The County anticipates awarding a Major Construction Contract for the duration of this project. Refer to the Solicitation Documents and Attachments section for minimum qualifications, scope/specifications, and insurance requirements. Question Submission Deadline: February 19, 2026, 12:00am All questions must be received no later than the deadline for questions specified in the solicitation. No verbal requests for information will be honored. All responses to inquiries will be posted in OpenGov. The County eProcurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. 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Project consists of installation of one mile of 16-inch diameter force main pipe and tie-in connection at Mauna Loa Blvd. Project also includes 18-inch Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) installation, electrical and instrumentation, odor control and diesel backup pump installation. The work is broken into two parts: A. Force main 1. The force main work is located in Sarasota County, and extends from the Home Depot Master Pump Station proceeding east under 1-75, north on Hawaii Drive, east on Bikini Road crossing Phillippi Creek Branch AA, and north on Maui Way to the intersection on Bee Ridge Road. 2. Another forcemain is located on Cattleman Road near Center Pointe Drive and will run from Cattleman Road into the Vortex Drop Manhole at the Home Depot Master Lift Station. 3. Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, constructing a sanitary sewer force main ranging in size from 12-inch diameter PVC and 16-inch diameter PVC to 18-inch diameter HDPE. Included, but not limited to, are air release valves, piping installed by open-cut and trenchless methods, and all other Work required in accordance with the Contract Documents. B. Master Pump Station 1. The Work is located at the Home Depot Master Pump Station, at 4099 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34233. 2. The Work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, constructing the Work described below and all related appurtenances. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following a. General Conditions 1) Mobilization and demobilization. 2) Provisions of a complete project administration and management. 3) Provisions for all applicable permits and inspections. 4) Coordination, sequencing, and scheduling. 5) Provisions for all bonding. 6) Provisions for all construction facilities and temporary controls. 7) Payment of all applicable fees associated with the Project. 8) Provisions for all required shop drawings and submittals. 9) Procurement and provisions for storage of all CONTRACTOR-supplied materials and equipment. 10) Protection of existing facilities. 11) Provisions for temporary lift and rigging equipment. Home Depot MPS and FM Summary of Work 30036073 01 11 13-1 12) Provisions for temporary bypass pumping and temporary odor control. 13) Attendance of meetings. 14) Provisions for construction of staging area. 15) Development of a Site-specific health and safety plan. 16) Provision of all record documentation. 17) Provision of all O&M manuals. 18) Provision of all testing, start-ups, inspections, and training. 19) Provision of an orderly Work closeout following Work acceptance by OWNER. 20) Provision of Work guarantee and warranties. b. Demolition (Refer to Section 02 41 00) 1) Removal and disposal of existing odor control system in its entirety. 2) Removal and disposal of existing generator in its entirety. 3) Removal of above ground piping associated with the abandoned valve vault on the corner of Cattleman Rd and Center Pointe Drive, as well as the removal of the vault and associated piping within. 4) Removal of all electrical components. 5) Removal of water line and backflow preventer. 6) Removal and disposal of existing fence in its entirety. 7) Removal and disposal of manhole cone and cover. 8) Removal and disposal of force main piping as shown on drawings. c. Cleaning 1) The OWNER will pump down the existing wet well. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for removal of the residual wet well contents. Approximately 2 feet of wastewater, as measured upward from the wet well floor elevation, shall require removal by CONTRACTOR. 2) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for cleaning to remove debris and settled solids from existing wet well as required to complete the modifications, including floor fill concrete and bench work and repairs to the existing wet well interior liner system. The existing wet well is a confined space. 3) CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the handling, management, transport, and disposal of all settled solids debris removed from the existing wet well. Transportation and disposal shall be in accordance with all federal, state, and local r ulations.