Purchase 54 Inch Sluice/Slide Gates

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids for the purchase of three 54-inch aluminum sluice/slide gates to control nutrient-laden waters from Lake Apopka into cell B-1 of the Marsh Flow Way. The estimated budget for this work is $60,000, with a delivery deadline of February 28, 2027, to the District's Apopka Field Station in Mount Dora, Florida. Each gate must be compatible with 54-inch corrugated aluminum pipe and include a stem, frame guide, gate frame supports, gate cover, gate operator, and associated hardware. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible respondent, with the Purchase Order serving as the binding agreement. To be considered responsive, contractors must demonstrate at least three years of experience in fabricating and supplying aluminum sluice/slide gates and provide documentation for at least three similar projects. Required submittals include a Certificate of Authority to do Business in Florida, an affidavit regarding non-collusion, and a Drug-Free Workplace form. Submissions must be made electronically via DemandStar, Central Bidding, or a non-password-protected jump drive by December 2, 2026. The contract mandates compliance with American Iron and Steel standards, Florida civil rights laws, and certifications regarding the boycott of Israel and business operations in Cuba or Syria.