Lift Station – S057 Control Panel, Floats, Transducer

The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Toho) is soliciting sealed competitive bids for a comprehensive lift station equipment procurement in Osceola County, Florida. The Invitation for Bid (IFB-26-001) seeks qualified and licensed vendors to supply and deliver specific components for Lift Station S057, including pumps, pump base plates, power cables, control panels, floats, guide rails, float hangers, gaskets, seals, and transducers. Bidders may choose between three pump manufacturers (Sulzer, Xylem, or KSB) for two pumps rated at 400 gpm @ 140 feet TDH, with specific technical requirements including 460V, 3-phase, 60 Hz motors and a maximum speed of 1,800 rpm. The bid was issued on October 19, 2025, with questions due by November 3, 2025, and final bids required by November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the Bonfire online portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on unit prices, wire-to-water efficiency, and delivery timelines, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must meet several compliance requirements, including E-Verify registration, drug-free workplace certification, and anti-human trafficking affidavits. Toho is a tax-exempt independent special district, and the contract term is designed to align with a five-year warranty coverage for the equipment. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded with a not-to-exceed amount based on submitted bids. The technical specifications are rigorous, referencing 2022 and 2017 TWA Standards and requiring compliance with national electrical standards including UL, NEMA, ANSI, and IEEE requirements. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and detailed product data submissions, with specific material requirements such as 316 stainless steel enclosures and color-coded wiring.