Lake Apopka North Shore Pump Station Remote Control

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking bids for the Lake Apopka North Shore Pump Station Remote Control project through Invitation for Bid (IFB 40987), which covers Putnam County, Florida. The procurement requires a Florida-licensed contractor to provide materials, equipment, and labor to program eight specific pump station sites for remote operations using the District's Campbell LoggerNet software application as the Human Machine Interface (HMI). The eight sites include the Marsh Flow-way Pump Station, Duda Pump Station, Duda Alum Treatment System, Unit 1 Pump Station, Unit 2 Pump Station, Unit 2 Alum Treatment System, Interconnect Pump Station, and Phase 4 Pump Station. Key deliverables include installing lithium battery backup systems recharged via solar panels or AC/DC converters, ensuring consistent gate operation through LoggerNet, and completing all programming by September 30, 2025. Bidder qualifications include Florida business licensure, a Florida-licensed electrician to certify wiring diagrams, at least five years of experience in similar projects, and successful completion of three similar projects valued at minimum $50,000 each. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on March 11, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000), and an umbrella policy of $2 million per occurrence. The project will utilize existing Campbell Scientific and Campbell LoggerNet infrastructure, with specific technical requirements including NEMA 4X rated equipment, precise wiring color codes, and machine-printed wiring labels. The estimated budget for this project is $95,000, with contract performance expected by December 30, 2025. Contractors must provide three client references, with at least two from similar projects and no more than one from District work. The project involves detailed technical specifications, including power regulators, flow meters, current monitoring systems, and programming requirements for multiple pump stations and alum treatment systems. Potential bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of addenda and can direct questions to the District's contact, Breanna Pierce.