Water Treatment Plant Transfer Pump Station Modifications

The City of Port Orange is requesting bids on water treatment plant transfer pump station modifications under ITB-26-16-CW, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST and a non-mandatory pre-submittal conference and site visit on September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange, Florida.

The scope comprises rehabilitation of three transfer pump stations serving the North, Central, and South treatment trains at the Port Orange Water Treatment Plant. Work includes replacement of two existing vertical transfer pumps in each station, upgraded piping, pipe supports, electrical components, and concrete pump pads, plus restoration of disturbed areas including sod, concrete, soil, and gravel replacement in kind.

Bidders must be licensed general contractors registered to do business in Florida and provide a minimum of three verifiable references from similar projects. Pricing must be firm with no escalator clauses, and all costs including transportation, freight, and drayage must be included on the provided Schedule of Unit Pricing form without modification. A Payment and Performance Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required, along with comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and workers' compensation coverage.

The contract term is 365 days. The City anticipates awarding to one responsible and responsive bidder and will evaluate bids on multiple factors beyond price, including bidder qualifications, experience, financial stability, and performance history. Questions are due October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, with responses due by October 9, 2026. The City is accepting both electronic submissions through OpenGov and hand-delivered sealed bids (one original and one digital copy in PDF format) through October 1, 2026; electronic submissions only thereafter. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and certify compliance with public entity crimes requirements, drug-free workplace policies, and equal employment opportunity laws.