Volusia County Lift Station Maintenance and Repair

Volusia County is seeking contractors for a comprehensive lift station maintenance and repair contract through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-B-06JJ. The procurement covers maintenance, repair, and potential replacement services for 29 lift station locations with 35 tanks and 61 pumps, including 19 E-One pumps across various county facilities in cities like Daytona Beach, DeBary, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, and DeLand. Qualified contractors must hold one of three specific Florida licenses: Certified Plumbing Contractor, Underground Utility Contractor, or Electrical Contractor. Maintenance requirements include quarterly tasks such as inspecting pumps, float systems, alarm systems, and electrical components, as well as annual tasks like tank washing, motor testing, and sediment trap cleaning. The contract offers an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals, contingent on mutual agreement and County Council approval. The solicitation was released on October 15, 2025, with questions due by November 5, 2025, and final responses required by November 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Pricing evaluation will be based on the total cost of maintenance pricing, with potential price adjustments for changes in wages, fuel, and materials.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in general aggregate for commercial general liability, with auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The County reserves the right to add or remove locations and services during the contract term, providing flexibility in the contract's scope. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract includes a pricing structure with unit prices for quarterly and annual maintenance, site cleanings, lift station pump-outs, and labor services. Contractors will be required to provide a percentage discount for replacement parts and must submit a Prime/Subcontractor Form detailing all proposed subcontractors, their disciplines, and work percentages. The contract emphasizes comprehensive maintenance with specific technical requirements, ensuring professional service delivery for the county's critical infrastructure. Response time expectations include 48-hour response for routine service calls and 4-hour response for emergency service calls.