Lift Station - 40K & Lift Station - 41 Pumps, Control Panel, Floats, Transducer - REBID

The Toho Water Authority, an independent special district in Florida's Polk County, is soliciting sealed competitive bids for a specialized procurement of lift station equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-036). The procurement focuses on supplying and delivering pumps, control panels, floats, transducers, and miscellaneous components for Lift Stations LS-40K and LS-41, with specific technical requirements including two pumps per station with varying performance specifications (700 gpm @ 95 feet TDH for LS-40K and 900 gpm @ 66 feet TDH for LS-41). Bidders must provide comprehensive equipment packages including pump base plates, power cables, guide rails, float hangers, gaskets, and ancillary items necessary for fully functional lift station systems. Qualification requirements include strict manufacturer restrictions, with only three approved pump manufacturers: Sulzer, Xylem, and KSB. Bidders must select one manufacturer and provide detailed pricing for base bid items, spare parts, and startup services. Key evaluation criteria will include wire-to-water efficiency, motor speed (maximum 1,800 rpm), and delivery timelines. Critical procurement dates include a question submission deadline of August 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with final bids due electronically through Toho's e-procurement portal (tohowater.bonfirehub.com) on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

The solicitation contains specific manufacturer and product restrictions, effectively limiting competition to pre-approved vendors within the specified equipment categories. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement includes comprehensive warranty provisions, with five-year non-prorated warranties for pumps and one-year non-prorated warranties for control panels and associated materials. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and strict manufacturer limitations suggest a significant capital investment in infrastructure equipment. Delivery requirements mandate FOB destination to Toho facilities in Kissimmee, Florida, with detailed expectations for shop drawings, equipment delivery, and component timelines. The solicitation indicates that materials must conform to TWA Standards and Specifications, with specific emphasis on NEMA 4X enclosures for corrosive environments and compliance with industry standards including NEMA, UL, IEEE, and National Electric Code requirements. Control panel manufacturers are further restricted to Flygt and Sta-Con, reinforcing the procurement's highly controlled and specified nature.