Septic System Installation (Beaver Dam Park)

Walton County is requesting a quote for the installation of a new septic system at Beaver Dam Park. The system shall be installed in accordance with the attached FDEP permit and the scope outlined below. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to furnish and install a complete onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS) at the following location:

Project Location:
175 W. Violet Lane
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Project Details

• Reference ID: 10-26
• Department: Public Works
• Department Head: Buddy Wright (Director)

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  Walton County is requesting a quote for the installation of a new septic system at Beaver Dam Park. The system shall be installed in accordance with the attached FDEP permit and the scope outlined below. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to furnish and install a complete onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS) at the following location:

  Project Location:
  175 W. Violet Lane
  DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

• Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals —

  The Walton County is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

• Quote Request Details (Scope of work): —

  System Requirements

  Based on the approved permit: Attachment A

  • Install a minimum 900-gallon septic tank
  • Install a minimum of 360 square feet of drainfield in a trench configuration
  • System is designed to support a park restroom facility

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  Material Specifications

  • Septic Tank:
    • Must be concrete (no alternative materials unless separately priced as an alternate)
    • Watertight and compliant with Florida standards
  • Drainfield:
    • Provide pricing for a chambered drainfield system 
    • Include manufacturer/specs for chamber product proposed
    • Contractor may include an alternate price for conventional gravel system (optional)

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  Installation Requirements

  • Installation must comply with:
    • FDEP permit requirements
    • Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-6
    • All applicable local, state, and federal regulations
  • Contractor shall:
    • Maintain all required setbacks and elevations per permit
    • Coordinate required inspections
    • Ensure proper grading and site restoration upon completion
    • Abandon any existing septic components encountered, if applicable, per permit notes

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  Contractor Requirements

  • Must be properly licensed to perform septic system installation in the State of Florida
  • Provide proof of insurance 
  • Responsible for all permitting coordination and inspections required for final approval

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  Quote Requirements

  Please include the following in your quote:

  • Total cost for complete installation (Can be uploaded in Question 1: Respondent Submittals (without Cost))
  • Proof of insurance, and license (Can be uploaded in Question 1: Respondent Submittals (without Cost))
  • Breakdown of major components (tank, drainfield, labor, etc.)
  • Identification of materials (confirm concrete tank and chamber system)
  • Estimated timeline for completion
  • Any assumptions or exclusions
• Timeline —

  Quote Release Date:	April 21, 2026
  Quote Requested Due Date:	May 4, 2026, 12:00pm

• Project Contact —

  Scott Caraway

  Deputy Public Works Director

  117 Montgomery Circle

  Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

  Email: scott.caraway@mywaltonfl.gov

  Phone: (850) 892-8108

• Procurement Contact —

  Jordan Lee

  Procurement Analyst

  176 Montgomery circle

  DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

  Email: jordan.lee@mywaltonfl.gov

  Phone: (850) 892-8176 Ext: 1214

• Contractor required documentation: (upon award) —
  • Proof of valid license either as a septic tank contractors or plumbing contractor in the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 489, F.S.
  • Liability Insurance naming Walton County
  • Proof of Workman’s Compensation Coverage

Submission Requirements

• Respondent Submittals (without Cost) —

  Please Upload your response, including any and all required forms listed in the solicitation and the corresponding attachments.

  (Do not upload cost information in here)

• Separate Cost Proposal (required) —

  Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.

• 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. (required)
• Lead Time (required)
• Quote Validity (required)
• Has your company done business with Walton County before? (required) —

  If no, upon award we would need a copy of your company’s W-9 and ask you too complete an ACH form.

• Please provide two references with contact information from customers you’ve done similar scope of work for: (required)
• Pricing (required)
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