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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-B-06JJ issued by Volusia County, Florida, for comprehensive lift station maintenance and repair services. The solicitation encompasses maintenance, repair, and potential replacement services for 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. Qualified contractors must hold one of three specific Florida licenses: Certified Plumbing Contractor, Underground Utility Contractor, or Electrical Contractor. Maintenance requirements include quarterly inspections of pumps, float systems, alarm systems, and electrical components, as well as annual tasks such as tank washing, motor testing, and sediment trap cleaning. The solicitation was released on October 15, 2025, with questions due by November 5, 2025, and final bid responses required by November 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The contract offers an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals, contingent on mutual agreement and County Council approval. Response time expectations include 48-hour response for routine service calls and 4-hour response for emergency service calls.

Pricing evaluation will be based on total maintenance costs with unit prices for quarterly and annual maintenance, site cleanings, lift station pump-outs, and labor services, subject to potential adjustments for changes in wages, fuel, and materials. Contractors must provide a percentage discount for replacement parts and submit a Prime/Subcontractor Form detailing all proposed subcontractors, their disciplines, and work percentages. Required insurance coverage includes $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in general aggregate for commercial general liability, with auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Specific budget ranges are not detailed in the solicitation. The County reserves the right to add or remove locations and services during the contract term, providing flexibility in the scope of work.