Bypass Pipe & Fittings

The City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive 12" HDPE Bypass Pipe system for its Water Resources Department. The procurement, identified as Quote 24-248, requires one complete set of bypass pipe equipment including specific components such as 1 female and 1 male Bauer X Flange (Type B), 2 each of 90 and 45 degree couplings, 1 galvanized screen assembly, 12 pieces of 10' HDPE pipe, and 24 pieces of 20' HDPE pipe. The primary objective is to ensure sufficient piping to bypass large diameter pipes and assist with plant and lift station flows. The solicitation was released on August 2, 2024, with questions due by August 7, 2024, and final responses required by August 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm through the city's online procurement portal. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with a focus on meeting municipal infrastructure needs for fluid transfer and management. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with various state and local requirements.

The procurement opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does outline comprehensive vendor requirements including insurance specifications of $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation as mandated by Florida law. Multiple vendors have submitted quotes for this opportunity, including United Rentals, MWI Pumps, Synergy Equipment, Xylem, and USA Blue Book, with quote values ranging from approximately $71,805 to $95,360. The capital justification documents indicate a budgeted amount of $95,000 for the bypass pipe system, to be implemented in the fiscal year 2024. The city's procurement process includes standard terms such as the ability to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and requires vendors to comply with all federal, state, and local statutes. Payment will be governed by the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, with financial obligations subject to annual budgetary appropriations.