Lift Station Communication Improvement (FEMA)

The City of Plant City is soliciting proposals under solicitation 26-051UM-RFP for a turnkey engineering design and implementation project to modernize the communication network for 55 wastewater lift stations. The project focuses on replacing or integrating Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) hardware and deploying a new cellular-based communication network to ensure seamless connectivity with the City's SCADA system. This initiative is partially funded by a FEMA grant via the Florida Division of Emergency Management, requiring all work to adhere to strict standards for system hardening, operational continuity, and disaster resilience. The project includes the delivery of pre-configured communication assemblies and requires installation by a licensed electrical contractor, with system startup performed by the supplier. The selection process utilizes a points-based evaluation focusing on the logical sequencing of the proposed project schedule, the credentials of the proposer, and a track record of at least three similar projects completed in Florida within the last ten years. Bidders must provide itemized pricing for site-specific materials and project-wide labor. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and specific FEMA sub-recipient agreement terms. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm local time on November 19, 2026, and must include a baseline project schedule, a human trafficking affidavit, and certifications regarding foreign country entities. Final acceptance of the work by the City is required before any applicable warranty periods commence.