SUBJECT
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Authorization to advertise for competitive bids from qualified well drillers to construct Injection Well #1 (IW-1) for the Southeast Wellfield Project (Action Item).
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DESCRIPTION
The Preliminary Design Report (PDR) for the Southeast Wellfield project identified underground injection as the only viable option for the disposal of concentrate water from the reverse osmosis (RO) process. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) requires that the injection well be constructed prior to the water treatment plant to validate the feasibility of this disposal method. Therefore, construction of Injection Well #1 (IW-1) must commence in early 2023 to maintain the project schedule. The estimated construction cost for IW-1 is $14.5 million with an estimated construction duration of 545 days. SWFWMD Grant Agreement 20CF0003424 and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan will be utilized to fund the construction of the injection well. The Polk County Procurement Division will provide procurement services on behalf of the PRWC in conjunction with the solicitation for IW-1.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorization to advertise for competitive bids from qualified well drillers to construct Injection Well #1 (IW-1) for the Southeast Wellfield Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact for this item.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mark Addison