Water and Sewer Materials

Pinellas County Public Works Department is seeking qualified vendors for a water and sewer materials contract through Invitation to Quote (ITQ) #25-0268-ITQ, which encompasses the procurement of specific infrastructure materials including cast iron and steel grates, manhole rings and covers, and adjusting rings. The solicitation requires vendors to submit electronic proposals via OpenGov by March 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated contract duration of twenty-four months and potential extensions for two additional twenty-four-month periods. The procurement involves seven specific line items with estimated quantities ranging from 10 to 200 units per item, and vendors must provide unit pricing for each specified material, with an additional 10% allowance for unspecified related materials. Vendors must comply with comprehensive requirements including E-Verify registration, Florida Division of Corporations registration, and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. The county emphasizes that while specific quantities are estimated, no guaranteed purchase volumes are promised during the contract period.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program that provides preference to certified local small businesses, potentially offering competitive advantages for qualifying vendors. Pricing proposals will include provisions for potential price adjustments based on relevant pricing indices, with adjustment requests allowable twelve months after the award date and annually thereafter. Interested vendors may request a site visit by contacting the county representative, and the procurement process appears to involve an internal Non-Competitive Oversight Committee review, suggesting potential unique vendor considerations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the materials procurement and the multiple line items indicate a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Pinellas County and Clewiston City, with the primary focus on supporting the Public Works Department's infrastructure maintenance and expansion needs through strategic materials procurement.