Lift Station Control Panel

The Tohopekaliga Water Authority, an independent special district in Osceola County, Florida, is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB-26-026) to procure the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of one complete lift station control panel system for Lift Station K208 in Kissimmee. The control panel must accommodate four pumps rated at 88 HP, 480V, 3-phase with 108 FLA and include automatic and manual control, level integration, local operator interface, alarm functionality, and SCADA system compatibility. The enclosure must be NEMA 4X rated, constructed of 316 stainless steel with powder-coated white exterior, dead-front construction, and suitable corrosion-resistant coating for the operating environment. Only three approved manufacturers are eligible to bid: Economy Control Systems (ECS) acquired by Advance Industrial Devices Company (AID), Stacon, Inc., and Unitron Controls operating under Barneys Pumps. The evaluation criteria emphasize cost as the primary award factor, with delivery schedule serving as a secondary consideration given the urgency of the replacement due to advanced corrosion and deterioration of the existing control panel. The question deadline is May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All pricing must be submitted as a lump sum including design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, delivery, and all associated costs with F.O.B. Destination freight prepaid.

Bidders must demonstrate financial capability, be registered to do business in Florida, and maintain adequate insurance coverage, while the successful bidder must provide a one-year warranty on the control panel and all materials. The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other special contracting categories. Bidders must submit delivery timelines detailing calendar days for shop drawings and approvals as well as calendar days for panel delivery following approval, and provide three to five references of similar work completed within the last five years. Required attachments include the Affidavit of Non-Collusion, E-Verify Registration Certification, Drug Free Workplace Compliance Form, and Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit. The contract term extends from execution through delivery of the control panel, and the public bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams at the specified bid due date and time. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the solicitation documents; however, the Toho Water Authority reserves the right to reject all bids and award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder deemed most qualified based on cost and delivery schedule considerations.