FBCC Multi-Year Pump Maintenance

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for a multi-year pump maintenance contract for the Florida Bass Conservation Center (FBCC) located in Webster, Florida. The procurement involves establishing a time-and-materials pricing agreement for servicing 16 electric motor-driven turbine pumps, with the agency planning to service 4-6 pumps annually on a rotating preventative maintenance schedule. Contractors must provide detailed pricing for specific services including pump uninstallation, diagnosis, impeller and bearing replacement, shaft straightening, machining services, reinstallation, and shop supplies. Bidders are required to submit pricing for an initial one-year contract term with options for three additional annual renewals, contingent on performance and available funding. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at the FBCC facility, with written questions due by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Sealed bids are due on February 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET, with a public bid opening at the same time, and an anticipated award date of February 10, 2026.

Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz systems prior to bid opening and submit a minimum of three verifiable references for similar projects. Subcontracting is permitted, requiring submission of a List of Subcontractors and Subcontractor Minority Status Reports with each invoice. The contract includes a 0.7% MFMP transaction fee and liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for delays. Contractors must provide discount percentages for balance-of-line items including gaskets, mechanical seals, shafts, and couplings, and comply with federal and state laws including E-Verify employment eligibility verification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements and multi-year potential suggest a significant contract value. The procurement appears open to various qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations, focusing primarily on technical capability and competitive pricing for specialized pump maintenance services.