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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document from Volusia County, Florida for comprehensive lift station maintenance and repair services. The County is seeking qualified contractors to provide labor, supervision, materials, permits, and equipment for maintenance, repair, and potential replacement of 29 lift station locations containing 35 tanks and 61 pumps, including 19 E-One pumps distributed across county facilities in Daytona Beach, DeBary, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, and DeLand. The solicitation was released on October 15, 2025, with written questions due by November 5, 2025, and final bid responses required by November 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year renewals, contingent on mutual agreement and County Council approval. Contractors must demonstrate 48-hour response capability for routine service calls and 4-hour response for emergency calls. Quarterly maintenance tasks include inspecting pumps, float systems, alarm systems, and electrical components, while annual tasks encompass tank washing, motor testing, and sediment trap cleaning.

Qualified contractors must hold one of three specific Florida licenses: Certified Plumbing Contractor, Underground Utility Contractor, or Electrical Contractor. Pricing will be evaluated based on the total cost of maintenance, with adjustments allowed for changes in wages, fuel, and materials. Contractors must submit unit prices for quarterly maintenance, annual maintenance, site cleanings, lift station pump-outs, and labor services, along with a percentage discount for replacement parts. Required insurance coverage includes $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in general aggregate for commercial general liability, plus $1,000,000 combined single limit auto liability coverage. All subcontractors must be identified on a Prime/Subcontractor Form with specified disciplines and work percentages. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The County retains the right to add or remove locations and services during the contract term, providing operational flexibility.