Purchase of Siemens Automation Components and Services

The City of Orlando Water Reclamation Enterprises is soliciting bids through IFB26-0330 for a term contract with an authorized Siemens distributor and service provider. The contract covers the supply, support, commissioning, and technical services for Siemens industrial automation equipment, specifically focusing on SIMATIC architecture and TIA Portal software. The scope of work includes technical support for troubleshooting and hardware diagnostics, field services for startup and validation across Florida, and access to Siemens-certified training. A critical requirement is the ability to provide emergency response within one hour or maintain support personnel within fifty miles of Orlando City Hall. The intended contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals, for a maximum of sixty months. Awards will generally be made on a lump sum basis to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid, based on a percentage discount from current manufacturer list prices. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Procurement Portal by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Required documentation includes a notarized Respondent's Certification Form, proof of Siemens authorization, and various compliance affidavits regarding human trafficking, conflicts of interest, and business enterprise participation. All supplied hardware must be current-generation products delivered F.O.B. Destination.