Air compressors for water treatment plant process

The City of Palm Coast is soliciting bids for a turnkey installation of two 15-horsepower oilless air compressors at Water Treatment Plant No. 2's Ultrafiltration Building, located in Flagler County, Florida. The procurement involves fully integrated air compression systems that will function as redundant equipment, requiring complete integration with existing infrastructure including storage tank, dryer, and regulators. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, materials, and perform repairs to ensure proper system operation. A mandatory onsite visit is required for all potential contractors, scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of November 7, 2025, an intent to bid deadline of November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, and the final bid submission deadline of November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Bids will be evaluated and awarded to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder, with electronic submissions exclusively accepted through the City's Procurement Portal.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does feature a local business preference policy that may provide pricing advantages to vendors within Flagler County. Bidders must comply with various state and federal regulations, including E-Verify requirements and anti-discrimination laws. Specific integration requirements mandate that the new compressors work seamlessly with existing water treatment plant equipment. The contract term is one year, with options for two successive one-year renewals. While a precise budget is not disclosed, the procurement involves specialized industrial equipment and professional installation services. Potential bidders must provide proof of insurance, complete multiple compliance forms, and demonstrate technical capability to perform the specialized work. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, reject submittals, waive formalities, solicit new bids, or abandon the project entirely.