Pumps, Pump Parts and Repair

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-122) for pumps, pump parts, and authorized repair services across multiple municipal pump systems. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pumps and repair services for various pump types, including high and low service, sludge, sewage, lift, sludge feed, sample, and grip pumps. Vendors must meet specific minimum qualifications, including being in business for at least three years, maintaining a service center within 135 miles of St. Petersburg, and employing factory-trained and certified service technicians. The solicitation was released on March 18, 2025, with questions due by March 25, 2025, and a response deadline of April 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria include cost proposals featuring hourly rates for mechanics, machinists, welders, and laborers during standard business hours, after hours, and holidays, as well as percentage discounts off list prices for multiple pump manufacturers.

The contract will be non-exclusive, with the city planning to award contracts to eight vendors for an initial three-year term with one potential three-year renewal period. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must comply with city policies including living wage requirements for service contracts exceeding $200,000, E-Verify compliance, and nondiscrimination guidelines. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The agreement establishes an indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery (IDIQ) framework, meaning the city is not obligated to issue a minimum number of purchase orders. While a precise budget range was not specified, the contract includes provisions for payment up to a maximum annual price, with pricing to remain firm during the initial term and potential increases subject to mutual written agreement.