26-58 Deerpoint Potable Line Reconnect

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting qualified, Florida‑licensed underground utility contractors to reconnect a potable water line to an existing raw line at Deerpoint Dam, providing redundancy for the North West Transmission Line. Bidders must submit electronic or sealed paper bids by September 15, 2026, and may attend an optional site visit on September 2, 2026. All questions are due by September 7, 2026. Licensure proof is required, and bids remain valid for 90 days after opening. • Project: Reconnect potable finish water line to old raw line at Deerpoint Dam (Panama City, FL). • Required contractors: Florida‑licensed underground utility contractors; subcontractors must also hold appropriate state licenses. • Bid submission: Electronic via OpenGov Procurement or sealed paper to Bay County Purchasing Department, deadline 2:00 PM CDT, 9/15/2026. • Pre‑bid activity: Optional site visit 9/2/2026, 8:00 AM at Ira Hutchinson Park. • Questions deadline: 5:00 PM CDT, 9/7/2026, submitted via email to [email protected]. • Bid validity: 90 days post‑opening. • Contact: County Purchasing Department, (850) 248‑8270.