Supply Batteries and Charger for Washington Terrace and Oberly Pumping Stations

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking qualified vendors to supply batteries and a charger for two municipal pumping stations through Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-075). The procurement specifically requires 96 Enersys PT# VGL 205 Ni-Cd Batteries (1.2V, 205Ah) and one ATEVOCHARGER Hindle ATEVO Charger for the Washington Terrace Pumping Station, as well as 96 EnerSys VGL300 Batteries (1.2V, 300Ah) for the Oberly Pumping Station. The solicitation emphasizes strict product specifications with a clear "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" requirement. Vendors must submit a completed cost proposal with an attached PDF quote and be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Key dates include a deadline for questions on February 12, 2025, and a response submission deadline of February 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor based on comprehensive criteria including price, compliance with specifications, and vendor qualifications.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the city encourages environmentally preferable and health-conscious purchasing. Vendors must comply with nondiscrimination policies, E-Verify requirements, and maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. Multiple vendors have submitted quotes, including Alpine Power Systems and Graybar, with total quote amounts ranging from $40,921.00 to $64,797.12 depending on the specific battery and charger configuration. The lead time for the equipment is estimated at 24-26 weeks after order receipt. The city reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice and is not obligated to exclusively purchase from a single vendor. The contract will remain in effect until all goods are accepted, warranty periods expire, and any warranty-related work is completed to the city's satisfaction.