Pumps, Pump Parts and Repair

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #25-233 to solicit vendors for industrial pump supply, parts, and repair services for the water resources department. The procurement seeks to qualify a minimum of two vendors capable of providing comprehensive pump-related services, specifically focusing on progressive cavity and vertical turbine pumps used in municipal lift stations. Vendors must have been in the pump services business for at least three years, maintain trained technicians, operate without subcontractors, and have a service center within 100 miles of St. Petersburg. The evaluation criteria are structured with 50 points (55.6%) for experience, 24 points (26.7%) for qualifications, and 10 points (11.1%) for references. Key procurement dates include a solicitation release on June 24, 2025, a deadline for questions on July 3, 2025, and a response deadline of July 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated recommendation of award to City Council on September 4, 2025.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside considerations for minority business enterprises (MBE), small business enterprises (SBE), and women-owned business enterprises (WBE), which will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability and $1 million in commercial automobile liability. The contract will be structured as an as-needed, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an initial three-year term and potential renewal options. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will include a maximum annual price limit to be determined during the selection process. The procurement emphasizes competitive pricing, compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and the ability to provide responsive, high-quality pump services to support the city's water resources infrastructure.