Whisper Bay #5 Lift Station Rehabilitation

This project involves the rehabilitation of lift station #5 located on Whisper Bay Blvd in Gulf Breeze. The rehabilitation involves the selective demolition of the wet well top, the complete demolition of the valve vault, new privacy wooden fence, one proposed manhole within lift station fencing, control panel, piping, and remaining pumps or appurtenances. A new top slab at a higher elevation is to be constructed with new above ground piping, a new pump package with new controls, with a revised lift station layout to meet City of Gulf Breeze Standards.

Whisper Bay #5 Lift Station Rehabilitation

Last updated on February 22nd, 2024 at 01:15 pm

Project Status:

Bid Opening was held on 1.26.2024. The city received 2 bids, and both bids were extremely higher than the estimated OPC. After review and discussion, the City has elected to reject all bids received and will not rebid this project at this time. It may be budgeted for a different fiscal year.

Bid RE-Opening: January 25, 2024
Advertisement Date: December 14, 2023
Prebid Meeting Date: January 4, 2024
Question Cut-off Date: January 11, 2024
Bid Open Date: January 26, 2024

BACKGROUND:

The Whisper Bay #5 Lift Station is a critical piece of infrastructure for the Gulf Breeze Regional Water System and the project is part of the deferred maintenance and lift station hardening program approved by City Council. Whisper Bay Lift Station #5 is currently responsible for pumping wastewater for 68 homes near Whisper Bay Blvd. The lift station is currently in need of repairs and upgrades.

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the GBRWS's staff discovered that both pumps for the Whisper Bay 5 Lift Station had catastrophic failures. Staff installed an emergency by-pass pump and recommended the complete removal and replacement of both pumps, along with the bases, control panel, quick disconnect, and a new backboard. Neither of the pumps were salvageable, and most of the parts had reached the end of life. This project will include the complete rehabilitation of the lift station, including piping and the electrical control panel.

In May 2023, the City Council approved a Master Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for projects below the threshold ($300k) required by the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Dewberry Engineers is a highly qualified engineering firm that has extensive experience in designing and constructing wastewater treatment infrastructure. They are also familiar with the City's/GBRWS's design requirements and regulations. The cost of the professional services fee is $30,050.

Funding for this project is available as part of the GBRWS's Capital Improvement Plan.

Project Milestones:

Milestone

Date

Notes

ITB Authorized

03/20/2023

City Council approved Professional Services Fee

07/17/2023

CC approved Dewberry Engineers for the Design/Permitting/Engineering

Pre-bid Meeting

01/04/2024

City Council Approval to Reject All Bids

02/20/2024

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