On-going chemical feed system maintenance repairs and upgrades

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a contractor for ongoing chemical feed system maintenance, repair, and upgrade services through Invitation for Bid (IFB-24-164) within Pinellas County. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive three-year contract with a potential two-year renewal for maintaining chemical dosing and metering equipment across various city facilities. Key deliverables include a comprehensive 30-day initial equipment evaluation, followed by ongoing maintenance of chemical metering skids, pumps, storage systems, injection points, and electronic controls for chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite, caustic, ammonium sulfate, fluoride, polymer, and ferric chloride. Vendor qualifications include being in the chemical feed system business for at least 15 years, having certified field personnel with minimum 5 years of experience, and maintaining a business location within 50 miles of St. Petersburg. The bid response is due by May 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm, and vendors must provide a 5% bid bond and submit comprehensive hourly rate proposals for service technicians, technician assistants, and engineering services.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet rigorous insurance requirements, including commercial general liability ($2,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), workers' compensation, pollution liability, and professional liability insurance with varying coverage amounts. Subcontractor use is prohibited without prior city approval, and the contractor must maintain a single point of contact and demonstrate adequate facilities and staffing. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract allows for as-needed purchase orders without minimum order obligations. The city reserves significant contractual flexibility, including the right to add or delete services with 30 days' notice, suspend services during construction, and require new, OEM-quality replacement parts. Emergency response capabilities are critical, with contractors required to respond within two hours of notification and repair equipment within 15 calendar days.