Stormwater Backflow Preventers

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ #REQ-24-176) for a one-time procurement of stormwater backflow preventers within Pinellas County. The specific procurement involves the purchase of WaPro WaStop inline check valves with stainless steel 316 mounts in multiple sizes: 4 units of 12" valves, 2 units of 15" valves, 4 units of 18" valves, 2 units of 20" valves, and 1 unit of 24" valve. No labor or installation is included in this project, and the city strictly prohibits any substitutions for the specified valves. The solicitation was released on May 20, 2024, with a question submission deadline of May 28, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of May 30, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Vendors must meet minimum qualifications, including being in the stormwater pipe and fittings business for at least one year and demonstrating the ability to obtain required insurance. The city will award the contract to the lowest and best responsive quote, with delivery expected to 1650 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with various legal requirements, including E-Verify, nondiscrimination policies, and public records laws. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law. The contract will be effective upon signature by both parties and will continue until the end of the established term. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice, and vendors must provide certificates of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors will be required to submit unit pricing for each valve size and include freight costs. The procurement appears to be a targeted, specific purchase of critical stormwater infrastructure components with clear technical and legal requirements for potential vendors.