FY26 pump station improvements : LS 58-2 & PS GR-3

The City of Palm Coast, Florida is soliciting bids for the FY26 Pump Station Improvements project, specifically targeting the rehabilitation of two aging pump stations: LS 58-2 located at 1525 Sesame Boulevard and PS GR-3 in the Grand Haven Subdivision. The project requires qualified contractors to provide comprehensive construction services, including installing new hatches, piping, conduit, plug valves, pump outs, check valves, flange kits, stainless-steel hardware, schedule 40 stainless steel pipe, pump rails, fittings, air relief valves, risers, and associated infrastructure. Both pump stations feature 8-foot inside diameter wet wells with depths of 25-26 feet and varying pump discharge plumbing (6-inch and 8-inch respectively). Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience, possess a general contractor license, and submit three professional references. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with questions due by February 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bid submissions are due electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with the contract term set for one year and options for two successive one-year renewals.

The procurement offers local business preferences, providing up to a 5% price reduction for Palm Coast vendors (up to $200,000) and a 3% reduction for amounts above $200,000, with a maximum preference of $20,000. Bidders must submit an E-Verify affidavit, debarment certification, conflict of interest statement, and proof of insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in General Aggregate and professional liability insurance. A bid bond is required for bids exceeding $100,000, set at a minimum of 5% of the bid price. The City will award the contract to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder, considering factors such as qualifications, performance capabilities, work quality, financial resources, and compliance history. No minimum or maximum purchase quantities are guaranteed, and the City reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the project. Bidders are required to obtain all necessary permits and licenses at their own expense and assume responsibility for potential property damage during the project implementation.