Fleet Fuel System Services, Repair, Maintenance, and Parts

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fleet fuel system services, repairs, maintenance, and parts for their Gasboy/Gilbarco fuel dispensing system through solicitation REQ-25-039. The procurement targets on-site services at the Fleet Department located at 1800 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, with vendors required to repair and maintain fuel systems within a reasonable timeframe. Specific vendor qualifications include being in the fuel system repair business for at least 5 years, certification to work on Gasboy/Gilbarco fuel pumps, and authorization as an authorized reseller of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. Key deliverables include repair services, parts replacement, and system maintenance performed without subcontractors by qualified personnel. The solicitation was released on December 19, 2024, with a deadline for questions on January 7, 2025, and proposal responses due on January 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The initial contract term is three years from execution, with potential renewal options for an additional period not to exceed the initial term.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with various city requirements, including E-Verify and background checks, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. Required insurance includes commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1 million), workers' compensation, fidelity/crime insurance, and pollution liability. The estimated annual expenditure for these services is approximately $25,000, with cost proposals including hourly rates for regular and after-hours services, plus a percentage markup for equipment and materials. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide competitive pricing and maintain an inventory of OEM repair parts. The solicitation suggests this is a new contract opportunity, with no mention of incumbent vendors, and the services will be integrated with the existing Gasboy/Gilbarco fuel system infrastructure at the Fleet Department.