Supplies_for_12_Year_Changeou_Bid.xlsx

The document is an Excel spreadsheet for the City of Fort Myers, Florida, detailing supplies for a 12-year meter changeout program. The procurement involves 52 different PVC and CPVC pipe fittings, adapters, couplings, pipes, thread compounds, and related materials to support an estimated 12,000 meter replacements. The solicitation (number 25-046-ITB) is scheduled to be advertised on April 17, 2025, with vendor questions due by May 1, 2025, and submissions required by May 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The total estimated supply cost is $52,593.73, with a per-changeout supply cost of $4.38. The City Council approval is proposed for June 2, 2025, with an initial three-year contract term and potential price escalations limited to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) or a maximum of 3% annually.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference designations, with a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 15% and potential additional points for local businesses. Vendors can earn 5 points for an office within Fort Myers city limits, 3 points for an office within Lee County, and 0 points for no local office. Contractors must comply with diversity and inclusion policies, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and a state-level 10.54% DBE participation goal. The solicitation incorporates federal and state compliance requirements, such as Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Bidders must be registered to do business in Florida, possess a valid business license, and utilize the E-Verify system to confirm employee work authorization. The project budget appears to be around $15,000, with current estimated supply costs of $52,593.73, suggesting potential budget adjustments or additional funding may be required.