Valve, Assembly 4" Lined Type FR

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of two (2) valve assemblies, specifically a 4" Lined Type FR valve with Veolia Item No. 33000G22. This procurement is for equipment only, with no installation services required, and will be delivered to the Cosme Water Resources Division in Odessa, Florida. Vendors must possess a minimum of three years of experience in providing water and valve equipment and demonstrate comprehensive qualifications. The solicitation was released on January 9, 2025, with key dates including a deadline for questions on January 15, 2025, at 12:00 pm, and a proposal submission deadline of January 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best responsive quote, with vendors required to provide a unit cost for each valve assembly and include shipping costs. Vendors must also register with the city's online procurement system and submit necessary documentation.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including $1 million in commercial general liability insurance per occurrence, $1 million in commercial automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The contract will be governed by Florida law, with potential legal actions to be filed in Pinellas County or the Middle District of Florida. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors will be expected to quote unit prices for the two valve assemblies. The City of St. Petersburg reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and requires vendors to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including non-discrimination policies, environmentally preferable purchasing guidelines, and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.