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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document from Volusia County, Florida, seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and replacement services for lift station infrastructure throughout the county. The procurement encompasses 29 lift station locations containing 35 tanks and 61 pumps total, including 19 E-One pumps distributed across multiple county facilities in cities including Daytona Beach, DeBary, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, and DeLand. Maintenance requirements include quarterly inspections of pumps, float systems, alarm systems, and electrical components, as well as annual services such as tank washing, motor testing, and sediment trap cleaning. The IFB 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 includes an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement and County Council approval. Service response expectations are 48 hours for routine calls and 4 hours for emergency situations.

Qualified contractors must hold one of three specific Florida licenses: Certified Plumbing Contractor, Underground Utility Contractor, or Electrical Contractor. Pricing evaluation will be based on total maintenance costs with adjustments for changes in wages, fuel, and materials. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate commercial general liability coverage, plus $1,000,000 combined single limit auto liability coverage. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must submit unit pricing for quarterly and annual maintenance, site cleanings, lift station pump-outs, and labor services, along with a percentage discount for replacement parts. A Prime/Subcontractor Form detailing all proposed subcontractors, their disciplines, and work percentages must accompany the bid. The County reserves the right to add or remove locations and services during the contract term, providing flexibility in scope management.