Fort Braden School Water Pressure Tank Replacement

The Leon County Board approved a competitive‑bid contract to replace the water‑pressure tank at the Fort Braden School. Rowe Drilling (a division of A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc.) was selected as the lowest, responsible and responsive bidder for a lump‑sum price of $89,500. The project is a single‑phase, non‑phased construction effort funded by sales‑tax revenues and will involve demolition of the existing tank, site preparation, installation of a new 1,000‑gal horizontal well tank, associated piping, valves, pressure‑safety devices, and related electrical work. The award follows a standard Florida public‑procurement process with a statutory protest period. • Competitive invitation to bid (ITB 5684‑2022) – three bidders submitted proposals. • Awarded to Rowe Drilling for $89,500, a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award contract. • Scope includes tank removal, new tank installation, pipe replacement, valve and pump controls, and required testing and commissioning.