Lift Station – 8P & Lift Station – 98K, Control Panel, Floats, Transducer

Toho Water Authority, an independent special district established by the Florida Legislature, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB-25-045) for Lift Station – 8P and Lift Station – 98K equipment procurement in Polk County, Florida. The solicitation seeks qualified manufacturers to supply comprehensive lift station infrastructure components, including pumps, pump bases, base plates, power cables, control panels, floats, guide rails, float hangers, gaskets, seals, transducers, spare parts, and ancillary items required for a fully functional pump and panel system. Specific pump manufacturers must be from Sulzer, Xylem, or KSB, with detailed requirements for voltage, horsepower, and performance specifications. The bid will be submitted electronically through Bonfire by November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a vendor question deadline of October 20, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing assessed across unit prices for pumps, parts, startup services, and control panels for both lift stations, including options for spare pumps.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with mandatory compliance requirements including E-Verify registration, public entity crime provisions, and anti-human trafficking standards. Toho Water Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and terminate the contract under specific conditions. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet comprehensive technical qualifications outlined in the attached specifications documents, including compliance with national standards like UL, NEMA, ANSI, and IEEE. The contract term is designed to align with a five-year warranty coverage for the equipment. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement and the specialized infrastructure requirements suggest a significant investment in water authority infrastructure upgrade and maintenance. Manufacturers must provide detailed documentation demonstrating technical capabilities, equipment performance characteristics, and adherence to rigorous engineering standards for electrical and instrumentation systems.