Skid Mounted Water Pumps with Accessories

The City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking qualified vendors to furnish and deliver two Skid Mounted Waterax Striker 2 Water Pumps with 300-gallon capacity and associated accessories. The procurement solicitation, released on March 24, 2025, requires vendors to provide high-pressure water pumps with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 13 horsepower engine, electric start capabilities, and components such as a welded storage tank, stainless steel manifold, draft hoses, and an electric hose reel. Vendor qualifications include being in the water pump business for at least three years and complying with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements. The solicitation establishes key dates, with questions due by March 27, 2025, and proposals due by April 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with delivery of goods required to 1800 7th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must meet several administrative requirements, including registration with the City's online procurement system and the Florida Department of State. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements and non-discrimination policies. The existing quote from MTECH Inc. provides a benchmark for potential pricing, with their proposal totaling $21,697.00 for the two pumps, including draft hoses and crating fees. The solicitation allows for potential contract piggybacking by other agencies. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability insurance, $1 million in commercial automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as prescribed by Florida law. The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice, and financial terms are subject to annual budgetary appropriation.