Clearwater approves $10.4m Osceola utility renewal contract
Clearwater Public Utilities Water/wastewater Division, Florida · Meeting date: November 5, 2026 · Published: November 6, 2026
David Nelson Construction Company will replace aging water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure on Osceola Avenue between Court Street and Drew Street, while installing a reclaimed-water main. The city expects work to begin in January 2027 and reach substantial completion a year later.
Key points
- Council unanimously awarded the $10,436,461 construction contract to Palm Harbor-based David Nelson Construction Company.
- The project covers Osceola Avenue from Court Street to Drew Street and includes water, wastewater, stormwater and reclaimed-water infrastructure.
- The total programme budget is about $15.4 million, including construction, engineering support and street lighting—approximately $2.3 million below budget.
- Construction is expected to start in January 2027, with substantial completion anticipated in January 2028.
- Separately, council unanimously approved a $361,219.40 WSP USA work order for rehabilitation of four raw-water wells at Water Treatment Plant 3.
Full report
Clearwater City Council has unanimously approved a $10.44 million construction contract for a utility-led renewal of the Osceola Avenue corridor, advancing replacement of aging water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure alongside a new reclaimed-water main.
The contract was awarded to David Nelson Construction Company of Palm Harbor, Florida, following a competitive tender. The company submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid, which city staff said was within 2% of the engineer’s estimate and closely aligned with market pricing.
The Osceola Corridor Improvements cover Osceola Avenue from Court Street to Drew Street. In addition to the utility works, the programme includes roadway, streetscape and pedestrian-access improvements. Transportation Division Manager Anna Holland told council that the infrastructure investments would support ongoing development along the corridor.
Construction is expected to begin in January 2027, with substantial completion anticipated in January 2028. The city said it began coordination during design and will maintain communication with residents, businesses and nearby developers during construction. It also plans regular meetings aimed at maintaining access and minimising disruption.
The total project budget is approximately $15.4 million under current estimates. That figure includes construction, engineering support and street lighting, and is approximately $2.3 million below budget, according to staff.
The award represents the larger of two water-infrastructure actions approved at the meeting. Council also unanimously authorised a $361,219.40 work order to WSP USA Inc. of Tampa for assessment, design and construction-engineering services on the Water Treatment Plant 3 Well Rehab Project.
That assignment concerns four raw-water wells. The city’s Assistant Water Production Manager said the rehabilitation is intended to maintain water quality and drinking-water production reliability, while increasing production over time. The wells have been in service for several years and have deteriorated, with planned upgrades including infrastructure intended to be sustainable for flooding as well as updated communications devices and electronics.
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Source: City Council Meeting, Clearwater Public Utilities Water/wastewater Division