Natural Gas Prefabricated Metering & Regulator Station

The City of Leesburg, Florida is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed fabrication contractor certified under API 1104 to engineer and prefabricate a 4" x 2" x 4" ANSI 300 Natural Gas Metering & Regulator station for installation at the Reworld facility located at 3830 Rogers Industrial Park Road, Okahumpka, FL. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2501801) with specific technical requirements for materials, which must be U.S. made, seamless, and meet detailed industry standards. Deliverables include a comprehensive prefabricated station with multiple components such as valves, regulators, insulators, gauges, and steel piping, totaling 45 linear feet of 4" coated steel pipe. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and detailed documentation including references, subcontractor lists, equipment inventories, and compliance certifications. The solicitation is due by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with a planned contract completion time of 45 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Bid evaluation criteria will include price, specification compliance, contractor qualifications, prior performance, warranty, delivery time, and financial capability.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. The procurement does not identify incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure beyond the current metering and regulator station. The project will utilize a Fixed Unit Price Agreement with potential for up to three additional one-year renewals, and pricing can be adjusted up to 5% annually with documented industry increases. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the solicitation indicates the city will evaluate bids based on comprehensive factors and reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, or to purchase from alternative governmental agencies if deemed advantageous. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoices requiring detailed documentation including purchase order number, service location, quantity, and city representative acceptance.