Agenda 12/09/2025 Item #16C 3 (Award Invitation to Bid No. 25-8404 to Industrial Marine Engineering Services, LLC)12/9/2025
Item # 16.C.3
ID# 2025-4599
Executive Summary
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the ex officio Governing Board of the Collier
County Water-Sewer District, award Invitation to Bid No. 25-8404 to Industrial Marine Engineering Services, LLC, for
Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached Agreement.
OBJECTIVE: The public purpose of this item is to provide Irrigation Quality (“IQ”) water from the Collier County
Water Sewer District (“CCWSD”) to all IQ water users. This action is to procure a vendor to remove sediment buildup
and clean all ground water storage tanks to remain in compliance with American Water Works Association standards.
CONSIDERATIONS: CCWSD provides IQ water to more than 50,000 residential, commercial, and governmental
customers throughout Collier County. On June 18, 2025, the Procurement Services Division released notices for
Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No. 25-8404, Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection, to obtain a
vendor that can provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the thorough cleaning and
inspection, including site mobilization, staging, and demobilization of IQ water storage tanks at various locations
throughout the service area.
Staff extended the bid response deadline to conduct vendor outreach to promote greater competition and received six
bids by the extended submission deadline of July 23, 2025.
Five of the six bidders were found to be responsive and responsible, while H2O Diving Solutions LLC was deemed
non-responsive for not meeting all the requirements of the solicitation. Staff recommends awarding the ITB to the
lowest bidder, Industrial Marine Engineering Services LLC., who is registered to do business in Florida and would be a
new vendor to the County.
The attached proposed agreement will become effective upon Board approval and provides for a three-year term, with
two one-year renewal options.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to maintain public infrastructure and facilities to
effectively, efficiently, and sustainably meet the needs of our community. It further is in support of the Infrastructure
and Asset Management Strategic Focus Area’s objectives to optimize the useful life of all public infrastructure resources
through proper planning and preventative maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT: The source of funding is the Collier County Water-Sewer Operating Fund (4008).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. —SRT
RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the ex officio Governing Board of the
Collier County Water-Sewer District, award Invitation to Bid No. 25-8404 to Industrial Marine Engineering Services,
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12/9/2025
Item # 16.C.3
ID# 2025-4599
LLC, for Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection, and authorize the Chairman to sign the
attached Agreement.
PREPARED BY: Robert Von Holle, Director, Wastewater Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 25-8404 Industrial Marine Engineering Services LLC - Proposal
2. 25-8404_Solicitation
3. 25-8404 Notice of Recommended Award
4. 25-8404 Bid Tabulation-Complete
5. 25-8404 Industrial Marine ContractVS
6. 25-8404 Industrial Marine COI exp.10.1.26
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County of Collier, FL Procurement Kenneth Kovensky, Executive Director 3299 Tamiami Trail, East Naples, FL 34112 [[INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8404 Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm Report Generated: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Industrial Marine Engineering Services LLC Response CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Industrial Marine Engineering Services LLC Email: business.development@cdisgroup.org Contact: Quentin Pridemore Address: 3853 Helmsman Drive Naples, FL 34120 Phone: (239) 378-8743 Website: N/A Submission Date: Jul 15, 2025 11:59 AM (Eastern Time) Page 4888 of 9661
[INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8404 Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection [INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection Page 2 AADDENDA CONFIRMATION Addendum #1 Confirmed Jul 14, 2025 7:31 PM by Quentin Pridemore QUESTIONNAIRE 1. I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company.* Confirmed 2. ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRING EXECUTION SHOULD BE EITHER BY WET SIGNATURES OR VERIFIABLE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY DEEM YOU NON-RESPONSIVE/NON-RESPONSIBLE. Confirmed 3. Invitation to Bid (ITB) Instructions Form* Invitation to Bid (ITB) Instructions have been acknowledged and accepted. Confirmed 4. Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.* Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions have been acknowledged and accepted. Confirmed 5. Insurance Requirements* Vendor Acknowledges Insurance Requirement and is prepared to produce the required insurance certificate(s) within five (5) days of the County's issuance of a Notice of Recommended Award. Page 4889 of 9661
[INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8404 Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection [INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection Page 3 Confirmed 66. Bid Schedule * Please upload the completed bid schedule in Microsoft Excel format. 25-8404_Bid_Schedule_MOD.pdf 7. County Required Forms VENDOR DECLARATION STATEMENT (FORM 1)* Vendor_Declaration_Statement.pdf CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT (FORM 2)* Conflict_of_Interest_Certification_Affidavit.pdf IMMIGRATION AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION (FORM 3)* Immigration_Affidavit_Certification.pdf LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE (IF APPLICABLE FORM 4) Include a copy of the business tax receipt. Local_Vendor_Preference_Certification.pdf REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE (IF APPLICABLE FORM 5) All forms must be completed. Reference_Questionnaire.pdf GRANT PROVISIONS (IF APPLICABLE FORM 6) All forms must be completed No response submitted Page 4890 of 9661
[INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8404 Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection [INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection Page 4 PROOF OF STATUS FROM DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE (SUNBIZ)** http://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/ should be attached with your submittal. Proof_of_Status.pdf Electronic_Articles_of_Organization.pdf E-VERIFY - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING* Vendor MMUST be enrolled in the E-Verify - https://www.e-verify.gov/ at the time of submission of the proposal/bid. EE-Verify Memorandum of Understanding or Company Profile page should be attached with your submittal. Completed_E-Verify_Company_Profile.pdf W-9 FORM* IMES_W9.pdf SIGNED ADDENDUMS (IF APPLICABLE) Addendum_1_SIG.pdf ANY REQUIRED LICENSES. Collier_County_Business_Tax_Certificate.pdf MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS Zoning_Certificate.pdf Workers_Comp_Certificate.pdf PRICE TABLES TOTAL BID AMOUNT Page 4891 of 9661
[INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT GEN No. 25-8404 Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection [INDUSTRIAL MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC ] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT undefined - Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection Page 5 LLine Item DDescription QQuantity UUnit of MMeasure UUnit Cost TTotal 1 Total Bid 1 Total $19,934.40 $19,934.40 TTOTAL $$19,934.40 Page 4892 of 9661
Location Lump Sum
Countryside - 4701 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 $ 2,089.44
Foxfire - 5500 Radio Rd., Naples, FL 34104 $ 2,484.74
Glades - 105 Palm Dr., Naples, FL 34112 $ 4,517.71
Royal Palm - 5630 Warren St., Naples, FL 34113 $ 2,936.51
Pelican Bay GST 1 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 $ 5,647.14
Pelican Bay GST 2 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 $ 1,129.43
Pelican Bay GST 3 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 $ 1,129.43
Total Bid 19,934.40$
Provide a lump sum (labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the thorough cleaning and
inspection, including site mobilization, staging, and demobilization) for each site.
Bid Schedule
Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection
Invitation to Bid No. 25-8404
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Procurement Services Division
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
FOR
Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection
SOLICITATION NO.: 25-8404
OLIVIA PUGA, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
TELEPHONE: (239) 252-4286
Olivia.Puga@colliercountyfl.gov (Email)
This solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format. Any alterations to this
document made by the Bidder may be grounds for rejection of the bid, cancellation of any
subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County Government.
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SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NUMBER: 25-8404
PROJECT TITLE: Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection
PRE-BID MEETING: July 2, 2025 at 10:00am est
LOCATION: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION, CONFERENCE ROOM A, 3295
TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
DUE DATE: July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm est
PLACE OF BID OPENING: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FL 34112
All bids shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.
INTRODUCTION
As requested by the PUD Wastewater – Irrigation Quality Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation to Bid (hereinafter,
“ITB”) with the intent of obtaining bid submittals from interested and qualified Contractors in accordance with the terms, conditions
and specifications stated or attached. The Contractor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of
Work stated.
BACKGROUND
Collier County Irrigation Quality (IQ) is a utility that provides Irrigation Quality Water to more than 50,000 residential, commercial,
and governmental customers throughout Collier County.
Collier County IQ is seeking a Contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the thorough cleaning
and inspection, including site mobilization, staging, and demobilization of various Collier County IQ water storage tanks at various
locations throughout the Collier County area.
TERM OF CONTRACT
The contract term, if an award(s) is/are made, is intended to be for three (3) years with two (2) one (1) year renewals.
Prices shall remain firm for the initial term of this contract.
Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this contract, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing structure.
The County Manager, or designee, may, at her discretion, extend the Agreement under all the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement for up to one hundred eighty (180) days. The County Manager, or designee, shall give the Contractor written notice of the
County's intention to extend the Agreement term not less than ten (10) days prior to the end of the Agreement term then in effect.
All goods are FOB destination and must be suitably packed and prepared to secure the lowest transportation rates and to comply
with all carrier regulations. Risk of loss of any goods sold hereunder shall transfer to the COUNTY at the time and place of
delivery; provided that risk of loss prior to actual receipt of the goods by the COUNTY nonetheless remains with
CONTRACTOR.
AWARD CRITERIA
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The ITB award criteria are as follows:
¾ For the purposes of determining the winning bidder, the County will select the Contractor with the lowest price as outlined
below:
x Lowest Total Bid
¾ Collier County reserves the right to select one or more contractors, award on a line-item basis, establish a pool for quoting, or
other options that represent the best value to the County; however, it is the intent to:
x Single Awardee
¾ The County reserves the right to issue a formal contract or standard County Purchase Order for the award of this solicitation.
DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK
1. INTRODUCTION
Collier County IQ is seeking a Contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the
thorough cleaning and inspection, including site mobilization, staging, and demobilization of Collier County water storage
tanks at various locations throughout the Collier County area.
2. CONTRACTOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 The Contractor must meet the following minimum qualifications, as evidenced by their references or may be deemed
non-responsive:
2.1.1 The Contractor must have at least three (3) years of experience performing work similar in scope to the
services required under this solicitation.
2.2 The Contractor must use an OSHA-compliant three-person dive team or robotic cleaning to perform wet inspections
and tank cleaning.
2.3 Each Site Supervisor assigned to this project must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
2.4 All Site Supervisors must hold current certifications in Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and CPR. The certifications
are to be provided at the time of bid submittal.
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. The Contractor shall provide ground storage tank cleaning and inspection services at seven (7) locations throughout
the Collier County IQ area. All work shall be performed under the direction of Collier County IQ’s Representative, or
designee, and in accordance with the guidelines and specifications detailed herein.
3.2. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the thorough wet cleaning
and inspection, including site mobilization, staging, and demobilization, of the following Collier County IQ ground
storage tanks:
Storage Facility Name Capacity
Countryside - 4701 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 .925 MG
Foxfire - 5500 Radio Rd., Naples, FL 34104 1.1 MG
Glades - 105 Palm Dr., Naples, FL 34112 2 MG
Royal Palm - 5630 Warren St., Naples, FL 34113 1.3 MG
Pelican Bay GST 1 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 2.5 MG
Pelican Bay GST 2 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 .5 MG
Pelican Bay GST 3 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 .5 MG
3.3. The Contractor shall provide all necessary procedures, equipment, trained and certified personnel for compliance with
all applicable regulatory permitting and requirements for Confined Space Entry, and for compliance with OSHA for
the required work. The Contractor shall also comply with all relevant regulatory requirements of Collier County,
relevant Federal Regulatory Agencies.
3.4. The Contractor shall maintain on the job site, at all times, a competent site supervisor in charge of the job site. The
field supervisor shall report to the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, prior to commencement of work.
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Any change in supervision must also be reported immediately via email to the Collier County IQ Representative, or
designee, prior to the change being effective. The field supervisor shall be responsible for the safety of all site workers
and site conditions, as well as ensuring that all work is conducted in conformance with the specifications and to the
level of quality specified in the contract.
3.5. The Contractor shall maintain the site in a clean and presentable condition throughout the course of the work being
performed. The work shall be done in such a fashion as to ensure protection of existing trees, lawns, fences, and
structures on the site and all adjoining properties from damages due to work performed under the resultant contract.
3.6. The Contractor shall conduct all work in accordance with the OSHA Permit.
3.7. The Contractor shall perform work at only one tank facility at any given time. Once tasks associated with cleaning a
tank have been initiated, work shall be performed each consecutive workday until all work at that facility is complete.
4. SITE PREPARATION
4.1. At the time the inspection is to be conducted, Collier County IQ will have the water level as full as possible.
4.2. The Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, shall notify the Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours from the
time a tank is available for cleaning.
4.3. The Contractor shall make provisions to permit entry and exit from the storage tanks in a safe manner for both workers
and Collier County IQ Representative, or designee. Access to the interior of the tank is available via the roof access
hatch.
5. CLEANING
5.1. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, labor, and procedures necessary to thoroughly clean all interior
surfaces of the tank via a diver-assisted vacuum system. The clean out will include up to 4” of soft, silty sediment.
5.2. The Contractor is solely responsible for the removal and disposal of all wastewater and solid waste resulting from their
operations.
5.3. The Contractor shall discharge all wastewater and material from the tank by a method approved by the Collier County
IQ Representative, or designee, in accordance with the following:
x Solid Waste: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding the disposal
of solid waste. All material removed from the tank shall be contained within the tank property. The Contractor
shall advise himself of all applicable regulations and shall undertake any necessary testing to comply with said
regulations. The Contractor shall pay for all costs associated with testing, permits, and disposal of solid wastes
generated as a result of the project (if required). Solid waste and debris shall not be disposed of into sanitary or
combined sewers.
x Wastewater: Wastewater from the cleaning process shall be fully contained within the property and shall not
be drained into the existing storm drains. The Contractor shall remove the wastewater from the tank and
discharge it at a rate that does not create flooding.
x The Contractor shall coordinate and confirm the identification and type of every proposed discharge location
with Collier County IQ prior to discharging any wastewater.
5.4. The Contractor shall notify the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, when the tank cleaning has been
completed.
6. POST–CLEANING INSPECTION
6.1. At the completion of each tank cleaning and prior to demobilization, the Contractor shall provide access for the Collier
County IQ Representative, or designee, and/or consultants to perform a detailed inspection of the facility.
6.2. The Contractor shall provide all the support personnel and equipment necessary to conduct the inspection, including
entry permit, site supervisor, and all necessary equipment required to provide a safe environment to support inspection
of the facility, including lighting, ventilation, scaffolding, ladders, and gas meters.
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6.3. The Contractor shall coordinate the inspection with the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, at least twenty-
four (24) hours in advance of the cleaning completion date.
6.4. The Contractor shall provide personnel, materials, and equipment, specified by the Collier County IQ Representative,
or designee, to assist during the inspection of each facility. The work shall consist of, but not be limited to:
x Moving or holding scaffolds, ladders, lights, tapes.
x Passing tools.
x Cleaning surfaces.
x Bringing materials in and out of the tank; and
x Operating the generator for lights, air blowers, pumps, and any other necessary equipment.
6.5. The Contractor shall clean the tank as necessary to remove residual debris and materials after the inspection is
completed. The Contractor shall remove all equipment and materials that are no longer required from the work site,
and all vehicles shall be parked within approved parking areas.
6.6. The Contractor shall check and replace as needed the vents, screens, overflow screens, and any other screened openings
to prevent birds, insects, and other possible contaminants from entering the facility, following the final cleaning
operation. The Contractor shall provide and install new vents/screens, as deemed necessary, based on the condition of
the equipment.
6.7. The Contractor shall replace all lawn, pavements, roads, and walkways removed or damaged by the contract
operations. Paved surfaces shall be restored with new materials to match their previous condition at no additional cost
to Collier County IQ, in accordance with applicable sections of the Department of Road Maintenance Standard
Specifications for Highways and Structures, latest edition, as amended unless superseded herein. Concrete curb and
gutter, trench drains, catch basins, railroad tracks, manholes, and all other pavement features shall also be properly
restored at no additional cost to the Collier County IQ.
6.8. Upon notification from the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, that all work has been completed, the
Contractor shall fully demobilize from the work site.
7. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
7.1. The Contractor shall remove all remaining equipment, debris, unused material, and unwanted evidence of the project
from the work site upon completion.
7.2. Upon completion of all work, a final inspection of the site will be undertaken at which time representatives of Collier
County IQ and the Contractor will be in attendance. Any unsatisfactory cleanup will be indicated by Collier County
IQ, and the Contractor shall correct all such deficiencies to the satisfaction of Collier County IQ within the timeframe
agreed upon.
7.3. The measurement for work associated with the resultant contract shall be a fixed price per facility, as established in
the bid schedule. Acceptance of work shall occur at the completion of cleaning and once inspection results meet Collier
County IQ standards and the work site is fully demobilized to the satisfaction of the Collier County IQ Representative,
or designee.
7.4. Within ten (10) business days of final inspection and acceptance, the Contractor shall, upon completion of the cleaning
of a tank the Contractor shall provide a Final Written Report via email to the Collier County IQ Representative, or
designee, to include, at a minimum, the following:
x A summary of the work completed.
x A summary of any unexpected issues occurring during the tank cleaning process.
x Provide a Florida State P.E. signature on all inspection reports.
x Recommendations for future tank cleaning.
x A copy of the invoices will be submitted to Collier County IQ for payment.
8. PERSONNEL
8.1. The Contractor's employees assigned to work in a tank shall be in good health and free from infectious diseases and
illness.
8.2. The Contractor shall provide current Health Certificates to the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, for all
employees assigned to work in a tank five (5) days prior to the scheduled start of work for each tank. The Collier
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County IQ Representative, or designee, has the right to refuse any person entrance into a tank for medical reasons.
9. EQUIPMENT
9.1. If required, the Contractor shall furnish, erect, dismantle, and remove all rigging and scaffolding on the interior of the
storage tank necessary to perform the required work. Scaffolding and rigging shall be erected in a manner that will
permit access for visual inspection of all interior surfaces. Scaffolding shall be so designed and constructed as to assure
structural stability and carry all construction loads without excessive deflection or vibration. Scaffolding design and
installation shall meet all applicable requirements of OSHA and other applicable regulations. All scaffolding and
rigging shall be erected in a manner that will prevent interference with surfaces to be cleaned.
9.2. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to provide adequate and safe ventilation
and lighting systems necessary to complete the work, including that necessary to access each facility. Lighting and
ventilation systems shall comply with applicable requirements of Collier County IQ and relevant State and Federal
Regulatory Agencies. All lighting shall be explosion-proof, and all electric power should have adequate ground-fault
protection.
9.3. The Contractor shall provide heating apparatus approved by the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, if
temporary heating is required for the protection of the workers, materials, and/or equipment. Temporary heating
apparatus should be installed and operated in such a manner that the finished work is not affected.
9.4. All equipment and/or materials used within the interior of the reservoir or tank shall be approved for use in contact
with water by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and all other applicable regulatory agencies.
9.5. No motorized or hydraulic equipment or machinery containing oils, fuels, or lubricants, or other non-NSF-approved
fluids shall be placed inside the tank.
9.6. The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment is maintained properly and that all personnel using the equipment are
trained and use all equipment properly.
9.7. No gasoline/diesel powered motorized or hydraulic equipment or machinery shall be placed inside the tank.
9.8. Sediment/debris cleanup and removal shall be conducted by manual or suction means and methods.
10. SITE ACCESS
10.1 The Contractor shall be allowed to access the storage facility sites only during Collier County IQ working days between
the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
10.2 To gain access to the storage facility sites, all Contractor employees or subcontractor employees must have a valid
Collier County photo identification badge that can be obtained from Collier County Facilities Management at (3335
Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112) and a valid government-issued ID.
11. CONTRACTOR'S STAGING AREA
11.1. The Contractor’s staging area shall be within the area to be designated by the Collier County IQ Representative, or
designee. The Contractor’s use of these areas shall be confined to storage and such activities that will not conflict
with any applicable safety and building codes. Before final acceptance and release of the tank, this area shall be
restored to its pre-construction condition or better.
11.2. Prior to mobilizing, the Contractor shall provide the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, with video and
photographic documentation of the conditions of each area that is to be set aside for the Contractor’s use, along with
a written description of the condition of any mechanical equipment within these areas. The Collier County IQ
Representative, or designee, will verify the accuracy of the conditions described in the written letter statement,
depicted by video and photographs, and will later use them to confirm the restoration of the subject areas during the
final inspection.
12. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Work under this project will be performed in confined spaces. Prior to beginning work on the Contract, the Contractor shall
assess all areas requiring access under the Contract and submit to the Collier County Safety Representative a Confined Space
Entry Program and Confined Space Entry Permit application/checklist for each area that qualifies as a confined space.
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The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal and local confined space laws and regulations, including OSHA,
29 CFR 1910.146.
The Contractor shall notify the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, 24 hours in advance whenever confined space
entry activities will occur.
13. SAFETY
The Contractor shall adhere to the following:
The Contractor shall provide the following safety equipment for his/her employees and Collier County IQ Representative,
or designee, and consultants performing the inspection:
x Testing and monitoring equipment needed for oxygen, combustible gases and vapors, and toxic gases and vapors.
x All necessary ventilation and heat are required to maintain the atmospheric conditions inside the tank suitable for
working conditions and for surface cleaning. Ventilating equipment, blowers, and air hoses, if needed, to obtain
acceptable entry conditions.
x Communications equipment necessary to enable the attendant to monitor entrant status and to enable the attendant
to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space, including one (1) two-way radio per person and a portable
cellular phone.
x Personal protective equipment: safety eyeglasses, rubber boots, safety shoes, hard hats, earplugs, raincoats, hand
gloves, protective clothing, self-contained breathing equipment, full body harness and retrieval devices, first aid
kit, respirators suitable for chemicals utilized or other necessary equipment. The Contractor will not be required
to provide personal protective equipment to the inspectors.
x Lighting equipment needed to enable employees to see well enough to work safely and to exit the space quickly
in an emergency: Battery-powered flashlights, and all lights should be explosion-proof if necessary.
x Barriers, shields, and signs necessary to protect pedestrians, vehicles, or entrants from external hazards:
Barricades shall be erected around all sumps and pipes within the reservoir/tank.
x Equipment, such as ladders needed for safe ingress and egress to the tank by authorized entrants.
x Rescue and emergency equipment, except for equipment provided by a rescue service.
x Portable generators to run lights, pumps, and air blowers, including necessary fuel. The generator exhaust shall
be directed away from air intakes to the reservoirs/tanks.
x Any other equipment necessary for work performed in confined space entry areas.
The Contractor shall be prepared to perform work under the following reservoir/tank conditions:
x Limited or restricted means for entry or exit.
x Slippery surfaces.
x Lack of lighting.
x Are not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
x Are large enough and so configured that an employee can enter and perform assigned work.
x May have oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
x May contain chlorine gas.
x Have the potential to engulf an entrant by water.
x May have unsafe/broken ladders.
x May have unprotected openings in floors.
x May have sediments on floors.
x May have a falling object.
x May have protruding objects.
x May have water dripping from the ceiling; and
x May have seepage from walls or floors.
x May have leaky influent, effluent, or drain valves; and/or
x May have root intrusion.
14. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL(QA/QC)
14.1. The Contractor shall maintain an internal QA/QC program to be submitted to and approved by the Collier
County IQ Representative, or designee, prior to the commencement of any work.
14.2. The work shall be performed in accordance with the best practice of the industry, and workmanship shall be of
the best quality. The specifications call attention to certain features but do not purport to cover all details
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entering the required work.
15. SEQUENCE OF WORK AND OUTAGE LIMITATIONS
15.1. Sequence of Work and Scheduling - The Contractor shall perform the required work to meet the specified
timeframe given in the resultant contract. All work shall be scheduled and proceed in such sequence as to
avoid interference and delays to normal Collier County IQ operations.
15.2. The Contractor shall provide a proposed project schedule, including overall tank cleaning timeline and
shutdown schedule, to the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee, within ten (10) business days after
receiving a Purchase Order, but no later than fourteen (14) days prior to site mobilization.
15.3. The tank cleaning timeline shall include, at a minimum, a schedule from site mobilization to final inspection
and acceptance for all tanks to be cleaned in a contract year.
15.4. The proposed shutdown schedule shall include the following for each individual shutdown required: summary
description; shutdown time and date; a time scheduled sequence of tasks, including identification of critical
stages in the project where a decision to abort the operation would be made if satisfactory progress were not
being made or unforeseen conditions would likely result in excessive out-of-service duration; and if necessary,
justification for valve operations that are outside of the normal work day (non-holiday weekdays between 8:30
am and 3:30 pm).
15.5. The Contractor shall allow Collier County IQ a fourteen (14) day review period for the overall shutdown
schedule and, as required by Collier County IQ, the Contractor shall adjust/modify the shutdown schedule
accordingly.
15.6. At least five (5) days prior to the interruption of service, the Contractor shall submit a Shutdown Request to
the Collier County IQ Representative, or designee. The Contractor shall be limited to scheduling one shutdown
at a time.
16. WORK BY COLLIER COUNTY IQ
16.1. Collier County IQ will provide all shutdowns necessary for the resultant contract. The County will open and
close valves for the Contractor on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding city emergencies.
For scheduled shutdowns that extend outside of the normal workday (non-holiday weekdays between 8:30
a.m. and 3:30 p.m.), Collier County IQ will open and close valves, as specified in the approved overall
shutdown schedule submitted as outlined in Section 15: Sequence of Work and Outage Limitations.
16.2. Under normal circumstances, Collier County IQ will attempt to provide shutdowns during the appointed
hour. However, for the convenience of the consumers, shutdowns of water mains may be scheduled outside
of normal work hours.
16.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for the planning required to accomplish the work of this contract,
including submittal of proper notifications to Collier County IQ for the shutdown of any valves.
VENDOR CHECKLIST
***Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed (please see Vendor Check List)***
The County requests that the vendor submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than ten (10) completed reference forms from
clients during the past 5 years, whose projects are of a similar nature to this solicitation as a part of their proposal. Provide
information on the projects completed by the vendor that best represent projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to this project
using Form 5 provided in OpenGov as part of the Required Forms. Vendors may include two (2) additional pages for each project to
illustrate aspects of the completed project that provide the information to assess the experience of the Proposer on relevant project work.
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Procurement Services Division
Notice of Recommended Award
Solicitation: 25-8404 Title: Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning
Due Date and Time: July 23, 2025, 3:00pm (EST)
Bidders:
Company Name City County State Bid Amount Responsive/Responsible
Industrial Marine Engineering
Services LLC
Naples Collier FL $19,934.40 YES/YES
Aqueous Infrastructure
Management Co
Assonet Bristol
County
MA $34,965.00 YES/YES
Hydra Dive Tech Fairmont Marion WV $48,230.00 YES/YES
In Depth Inc Bunnell Flagler FL $59,950.00 YES/YES
H2O Diving Solutions LLC Las Vegas Clark NV $82,500.00 YES/NO
Razorback LLC Tarpon Springs Pinellas FL $86,006.00 YES/YES
Utilized Local Vendor Preference: Yes No
Recommended Bidder(s) For Award:
On June 18, 2025, the Procurement Services Division released notices for Invitation to Bid #25-8404, Reclaimed Water
Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and Inspection. Three thousand one hundred and seventy-four (3,174) notifications were
sent, which time staff conducted vendor outreach to promote competition. Six (6) bids were received by the extended
submission deadline of July 23, 2025. Five (5) of the six (6) bidders were found to be responsive and responsible. One (1)
bidder, H2o Diving Solutions LLC, was found to be non-responsive for not meeting all the requirements of the solicitation
Staff is recommending award to the lowest bidder Industrial Marine Engineering Services LLC.
Contract Driven Purchase Order Driven
Required Signatures
Project Manager:
Procurement Strategist:
Procurement Services Director:
__________________________________ _________________
Sandra Srnka Date
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Project Manager: Robert Kaine Number of Notifications Sent:3174Procurement Strategist: Olivia PugaNumber of Notifications Viewed:715Number of Bids Received:6LocationIndustrial Marine Engineering Services LLCAqueous Infrastructure Management CoHydra Dive Tech In Depth Inc.H2O Diving Solutions LLC Razorback LLCCountryside - 4701 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 $ 2,089.44 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $6,150.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 9,470.00 Foxfire - 5500 Radio Rd., Naples, FL 34104 $ 2,484.74 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $7,150.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 10,270.00 Glades - 105 Palm Dr., Naples, FL 34112 $ 4,517.71 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $12,250.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 15,170.00 Royal Palm - 5630 Warren St., Naples, FL 34113 $ 2,936.51 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $7,150.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 10,300.00 Pelican Bay GST 1 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 $ 5,647.14 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $14,950.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 19,145.00 Pelican Bay GST 2 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 $ 1,129.43 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $6,150.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 9,320.00 Pelican Bay GST 3 - 6200 Watergate Way, Naples, FL 34108 $ 1,129.43 $ 4,995.00 $ 6,890.00 $6,150.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 9,331.00 Total Bid 19,934.40$ 34,965.00$ 48,230.00$ 59,950.00$ 82,500.00$ 83,006.00$ Invitation to Bid No. 25-8404Bid TabulationProvide a lump sum (labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the thorough cleaning and inspection, including site mobilization, staging, and demobilization) for each site.Reclaimed Water Ground Storage Tank Cleaning and InspectionPage 4962 of 9661
NON-RESPONSIVEImdustrial Marine Engineering Services LLCAqueous Infrastructure Management CoHydra Dive Tech In Depth Inc.H2O Diving Solutions LLC Razorback LLCREQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NOBid Schedule YES YES YES YES YES YESForm 1: Vendor Declaration Statement YES YES YES YES YES YESForm 2: Conflict of Interest Certification Affidavit YES YES YES YES YES YESForm 3: Immigration Affidavit Certification YES YES YES YES YES YESForm 4: Local Vendor Preference YES YES* YES* YES NO YESForm 5: Reference Questionnaire YES* YES YES* YES NO YESInsurance and Bonding Requirements YES YES YES YES NO YESAddendum ( 1 ) YES NO YES YES YES YESE-Verify YES YES YES YES YES YESSunbiz Page YES YES YES YES YES YESVendor W-9 YES YES YES YES YES YESCertifications - Confined Space Entry, First Aid & CPR YES*YES* YES* YES* NO YESProof of 3 Years Experience YES*YES YES YES NO YESPage 4963 of 9661
Lowest Bidder - $60k difference between lowest and highest bidders.Form 5 Reference Forms - didn't provide minimum of 3 references.Requirements: Did not provide 3 yrs experience & certifications in Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and CPRSunbiz showing EIN number as "None".Everify search does not show company, however, company applied to Everify on July 1, 2025, per documents provided.Exemption State of Florida Workers Compensation - document provided.Form 1 Vendor Declaration -missing EIN #Form 4 Local Vendor Preference - missing form. Not a local vendor.Form 5 Reference Forms - Provided 1 of 3 forms.SunBiz - Missing EIN # (says none)Certifications - did not provide certifications in Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and CPRAddendum 1 - missingBid is substantially higher than lowest bid and lower than highest bid.Requirements - did not provide 3 yrs experience & no certifications in Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and CPR provided.Form 1 Vendor Declaration - no wet signature.Form 2 Conflict of Interest - no wet signatureForm 3 Immigration Affidavit - no wet signature.Form 4 Local Vendor Preference - didn't provide form. Out of state.Form 5 Reference Forms - blank.Addendum 1 - used electronic signature, not wet signature.W-9 - no wet signature.Bid is substantially higher than lowest bid and substantially lower than highest bid. Form 1 Vendor Declaration - no wet signatureForm 2 Immigration - no wet signatures for vendor and notaryForm 3 Conflict of Interest - no wet signature for vendor and notaryForm 4 Local Vendor Preference - N/A not local vendor.W-9 - no wet signatureAddendum - no wet signatureCertifications - didn't provide certifications in Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and CPRCosts are approximately 40% higher than lowest BidRequirements - did not provide 3 yrs experience.Form 1 Vendor Declaration - no wet signatureForm 2 Conflict of Interest - no wet signature for vendor & NotaryForm 3 Immigration - no wet signature for vendor & NotaryForm 4 Local Vendor Preference - missing, not a local vendorForm 5 References - missing all 3 referencesSunBiz name is H2O Diving Solutions, LLC W-9 and E-verify name is H2O Solutions, LLCE-Verify- under H2O Solutions which is a fictitious name in SunBiz & is expired.W-9 - references H2O Solutions w/H2O Diving Solutions EIN #.Addendum - no wet signatureCertifications - no certifications in Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and CPR provided.Highest total bid by over $60k.* Minor IrregularityBid Opened By: Olivia PugaWitnessed By: Rita IglesiasDate: July 23, 2025 at 3:00pmPage 4964 of 9661
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