Oberly and Washington Terrace UPS Replacement

The City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, is soliciting quotes for Quote 25-327, seeking two refurbished uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and batteries for the Washington Terrace and Oberly Pumping Stations. The procurement specifically requires one APC Symmetra LX 16KVA n+1 Single RMS UPS or equivalent, including five power modules, four battery modules with new batteries, an extended battery cabinet, and phone start-up assistance. Vendors must have been in the business of providing refurbished UPS systems for at least three years and will be evaluated based on the lowest and best responsive quote. The solicitation was released on October 22, 2025, with questions due by October 28, 2025, and proposals due by October 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The deliverables include two complete UPS systems to be installed at two separate locations in St. Petersburg, with specific technical requirements and performance specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law. The total project value is approximately $21,100, based on the attached quote from Somerset in Phoenix, AZ. Vendors must comply with local regulations, including non-discrimination policies, environmentally preferable purchasing guidelines, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The city will award the contract to a single vendor, with the quote including provisions for a potential 25% restocking fee for unused returned equipment and a one-year parts warranty contingent on start-up by a certified UPS technician. Successful vendors must also ensure installation by a licensed electrical contractor and provide insurance certificates naming the city as additional insureds.