RFQ_21-RG0045-PH - Engineering Services for Septic to Sewer, District A

Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) is pursuing a Septic to Sewer Conversion Program in cooperation with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to enhance water quality in the Weeki Wachee Priority Focus Area (PFA) by removing existing septic tanks from service and connecting these properties to central sewer service. The project includes engineering design and permitting of central sewer pipes and pumping stations, removal and abandonment of septic systems, and restoration of property, roads and sidewalks.
 
In addition, Hernando County Utilities Department will engage a consultant to set up, implement and run Hernando County’s residential septic upgrade program. This will be limited to two hundred (200) eligible enhanced septic system installations. This is a grant-funded program through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The septic upgrade incentive program was piloted by FDEP which now has transitioned the program to counties with first magnitude springs that have completed (or are completing) their wastewater feasibility assessment(s). This program offers incentives for residents who are within the Weeki Wachee Springs Priority Focus Area to voluntarily upgrade their conventional septic systems to approved enhanced nitrogen reducing OSTDS. Subsidies for the septic upgrade are paid to authorized septic installers and licensed plumbers.