Submersible Groundwater Pumps

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids under solicitation number 42458IFB26 to procure Grundfos GeoFlo 3 series submersible groundwater pumps on an as-needed basis through a one-year agreement expiring September 30, 2027. The contract requires supply of nine specific pump models ranging from 2 HP to 30 HP at 230V, 3-phase, along with various diameters of LDPE tubing, all to be delivered to District headquarters in Palatka, Florida within 90 days of purchase order issuance. All equipment must be new, unused, current production, and strictly conform to Grundfos specifications with no equivalents permitted, ensuring compatibility with existing district infrastructure and features such as soft start functionality and integrated motor protections against dry running and overload. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DemandStar or Central Bidding, or physically on a single USB drive, with submissions due by 2:00 PM on July 31, 2026. All responses must include mandatory certifications including proof of authority to do business in Florida, a non-collusion affidavit, vendor scrutiny certification confirming absence from Florida’s prohibited vendor lists, and drug-free workplace affirmation, with failure to comply resulting in disqualification. The award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical compliance is a threshold requirement and price determines selection among qualified respondents. The contract includes special Florida statutory requirements such as mandatory use of E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors, prohibitions against doing business in Cuba or Syria, cooperation with the Florida Inspector General, and attestation to compliance with human trafficking laws. Funding is contingent upon annual legislative appropriations, and the District may terminate the agreement without penalty if funds are unavailable. Payment is made via mail or email to the Finance Director at the Palatka headquarters, with invoices required to reference the contract number and work performed, and electronic submission is preferred. The contractor must execute the agreement, provide a W-9, proof of insurance, and documentation of signatory authority within ten business days of award, or risk annulment, and the agreement is governed by Florida law with venue limited to Putnam or Orange County and a mutual waiver of jury trial.