Trash Pump Maintenance

Sarasota County is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive industrial self-priming trash pump maintenance services through Invitation for Bids (IFB #252746FB). The procurement focuses on maintaining a diverse inventory of Godwin and Thompson brand pumps, including CD, NC, and JSC models across South, North, and Central County areas. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience servicing at least 30 industrial self-priming trash pumps for a single customer within the past five years, with a mandatory reference from a government entity. The maintenance services encompass both preventative and corrective maintenance, requiring routine inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, performance testing, and detailed documentation. Contractors must provide rapid response times, with 24-hour response during normal business hours and emergency repair responses within one hour, with on-site technician presence within two hours. The solicitation documents were posted on June 10, 2025, with bid submissions due by July 8, 2025, and anticipates an initial contract term of three years.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were noted in the procurement documents. The solicitation explicitly stated that local and American business preferences were not applicable due to grant funding requirements. The pump inventory includes portable and stationary trash pumps ranging from 4-inch to 12-inch sizes, primarily manufactured between 2013-2022, suggesting a comprehensive maintenance requirement for municipal infrastructure. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the contract will be structured with a fee schedule covering preventative maintenance, regular hours, and emergency/after-hours work. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability. All work and materials will be warranted for one year or the standard manufacturer warranty, whichever is longer. The extensive pump list and detailed maintenance requirements indicate a significant municipal infrastructure investment and maintenance commitment.