Water Conserv II WRF Equalization Pump Station Improvements

The City of Orlando is soliciting sealed bids via Invitation for Bid (IFB26-0141) for the Water Conserv II WRF Equalization Pump Station Improvements project located at the Water Reclamation Facility at 5420 L.B. McLeod Road in Orlando, Florida. This procurement involves furnishing and installing equalization pumping equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls at the water reclamation facility, with specific deliverables including replacement of existing equalization pumps with five dry-pit submersible pumps, modification of yard piping for temporary bypass operations, replacement of isolation and check valves, installation of new piping and manifolds, construction of a new electrical building with HVAC systems, upgrade of existing HVAC equipment, and implementation of electrical and control improvements. The temporary bypass pumping system must maintain a minimum capacity of 52 million gallons per day utilizing N+1 redundancy with duty pumps and one standby pump. Respondents must be appropriately licensed Florida contractors pursuant to Chapter 489 Florida Statutes and must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and a living wage minimum of $15.00 per hour. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, through the City's OpenGov electronic portal; a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on site, and written questions must be submitted by February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on price and other factors considered in the City's best interest, with contract time of 730 days for substantial completion and an additional 35 days for final completion, subject to liquidated damages of $2,000.00 per day for delays.

The City of Orlando's Living Wage Policy and Responsible Contractor's Policy based on Davis-Bacon wage determinations apply to this procurement, and contractors must comply with the Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) program if applicable. Bidders must provide a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check equal to 10 percent of the total base bid, and upon award, the contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price with sureties holding at least an "A-" rating from A.M. Best Company. The contractor is required to utilize the City's Trimble Project Management Software and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, human trafficking affidavit requirements, and city-specific policies regarding nondiscrimination and public records compliance. The project must maintain operational continuity at the 24/7 facility, coordinate bypass pumping to eliminate service interruptions, and comply with FDEP and City of Orlando standards. The estimated project value is $6,672,311.00, with a permit allowance of $40,000.00 specified within the pricing proposal structure. All solicitation documents are available exclusively through the City's e-procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando at no cost to registered vendors, with inquiries directed to Silvia Coste, Senior Purchasing Agent, at silvia.coste@orlando.gov.