Pipeline Work Order Construction Services - WORCs 6

Hillsborough County Capital Projects Department requires a qualified Contractor(s) to provide construction and installation of water mains, reclaimed water mains, and wastewater force mains and miscellaneous installations and/or modifications at various water, reclaimed water, and wastewater facilities, pumping stations and equipment utilized by the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department, estimated at **$12,075,000.00**.

It is anticipated that the work to be performed under this Contract may include but is not limited to the installation of water mains, reclaimed water mains, and wastewater force mains and miscellaneous installations and/or modifications at various water, reclaimed water, and wastewater facilities, pumping stations and equipment utilized by the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department.

The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of underground water/wastewater utilities and must have experience in each of the following:

• Utility location and verification
• Installation of PVC and Ductile Iron water, reclaimed water and wastewater force mains 4" to 12" inch in diameter in the public right-of-way.
• Replacement of active water, reclaimed water and wastewater force mains located in the public right-of-way.
• Installation or modifications to pipelines at water, reclaimed water, or wastewater treatment facilities 4" to 12" diameter.
• Projects located in the public right-of-way requiring the installation of steel casing pipe by Jack and bore.
• Projects located in the public right-of-way requiring deep excavations, shoring, sheeting, and well point dewatering.

The Contractor(s) shall furnish all labor, fuel, tools, transportation, materials, equipment and all other expenses as may be necessary for the accomplishment of all work as described in the Specifications, and/or as shown on Plans, if any, and/or as directed by the Project Manager in strict accordance with the expressed or obvious intent of this Contract.

The inclusion of the above capabilities does not guarantee that such work will be performed. All work shall be on an as needed basis. The County Project Manager shall be the sole judge as to the Scope of Work for each work site.

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.

The County only guarantees a minimum of **$10,000** usage on this Contract. Unit quantities are provided as a means of comparing bid proposals and as a basis for award.

In the event the County awards this contract to more than one Contractor, Work Orders will be issued on a determination of the best overall value for the County. Value shall be determined by the Project Manager based on the following factors; Scope, Schedule, and Cost.

A total allowance in the amount of sixty thousand dollars (**$60,000.00**) shall be included in the Total Award and distributed among the awarded Contractors as determined by the County. The County will pay a fixed price of **$1,000.00** per Work Order for the Contractor's mobilization cost.

In connection with this solicitation and its resulting Contract, a goal of **6%** has been established for participation by SBE as Subcontractors.