Public_Meeting_Notice_2.pdf

This is a Public Meeting Notice issued by the School Board of Volusia County, Florida's Procurement Department for Request for Proposal (RFP) No. RFP-2024-3029 regarding Water and Wastewater Facilities Services. The notice announces an Evaluation Meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. EST, to be held both in-person at Facilities Services, Workroom #4 in Daytona Beach, Florida, and virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will be led by Jennifer Deveaux, Buyer, and is part of the procurement process for comprehensive water and wastewater facilities management services covering three water treatment plants, three wastewater treatment plants, and thirteen lift stations across the school district.

The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform routine operation and maintenance activities, emergency operations, equipment repairs, and replacements. The contract will have an initial three-year term commencing January 1, 2025, with an option for one additional three-year renewal period. The anticipated annual expenditure is approximately $180,000.00, with pricing structured to include monthly payments for routine maintenance and specified hourly rates for emergency services. The vendor will be responsible for all operational costs, regulatory compliance, water quality testing, detailed reporting, and potentially liable for any regulatory fines resulting from improper facility management. The solicitation allows for a maximum 10% markup on parts and supplies, and requires strict personnel qualifications, including background screenings and conduct guidelines specific to working in school district facilities.