North_and_South_JIB_Crane_Rebuild.xlsx

This document is a Request for Purchase from the City of Fort Myers, Florida, involving the repair and upgrade of JIB cranes at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project scope includes replacing two existing 2010-era 4-ton mechanical hoists with new 5-ton Harrington electric chain hoists, each equipped with an electric trolley. The work will involve removing existing hoists, installing new electric chain hoists with trolleys, retrofitting crane masts with motorized positioning and locking systems, and replacing worn components such as hoist controls, safety relays, chains, and hook block mechanisms. The Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-073) was released on July 10, 2025, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, and bid submissions due by August 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The proposed City Council approval date is September 8, 2025.

The total project cost is $308,576.00, with line items of $72,350.00 and $81,938.00 charged to specific accounts. The procurement includes a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal and requires contractors to demonstrate good faith efforts in engaging minority-owned businesses. Contractors must comply with various federal and state regulations, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification and Build America, Buy America Act provisions. The current identified supplier is Certified Slings Inc. from Casselberry, Florida. The contract will have firm pricing for the first year, with potential price adjustments in subsequent renewal terms limited to the Consumer Price Index or a maximum of 3%. The City reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with no guaranteed minimum quantity of work.