Description
The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is seeking a design‑build partner to deliver two new electrical facilities for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility (WRWWTF) in Belle Glade, FL. The scope includes:
• Design and construction of a new Main Electrical Building consolidating existing electrical rooms, generator, and fuel storage.
• Design and construction of a new Deep Injection Well (DIW) Electrical Building with air‑conditioned enclosure for VFDs.
• Provision of site civil improvements, stormwater controls, flood‑elevation compliance, and utility relocations.
• Installation of arc‑resistant switchgear, generators (2 × 1,000 kW), new lighting, fire alarm, access control, camera system, and lightning protection.
• Full project schedule of approximately 27 months with a total estimated construction cost of roughly $11.5 million.
• Consolidates aging electrical infrastructure into two modern, flood‑resilient buildings.
• Includes HVAC (VRF system), positive‑pressure units, and comprehensive electrical distribution upgrades.
• Requires coordination with local jurisdiction (City of Belle Glade) for site‑plan modifications and permits.
• Emphasizes future expansion capacity (25 % additional space) and compliance with Florida Building Code and FEMA flood standards.