Pumps for Step Systems

The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking qualified contractors to supply fully assembled, low‑head effluent vortex impeller sewage pumps for its Step System wastewater infrastructure. The contract is a three‑year agreement with two optional one‑year renewals, and the City will purchase pumps on an as‑needed basis. Bidders must provide pumps that meet detailed performance, material, and electrical specifications (e.g., ½ HP, 115 V, 70 gpm flow, 35 ft shut‑off head) and deliver them ready for immediate installation. The solicitation includes strict “cone of silence” communication rules, mandatory insurance, and bonding requirements. • Supply fully assembled, ready‑to‑install sewage ejector pumps (Champion CPWH5‑13 or equivalent). • Meet specific construction material standards (cast‑iron housing, stainless‑steel shaft, etc.). • Electrical specs: single‑phase 115 V, 30‑ft power cord, ½ HP motor. • Performance: 70 gpm flow, 35 ft shut‑off head, 32‑120 °F operating temperature. • Delivery on standard pallets, fully wrapped, damage‑free. • Contract term: 3 calendar years with two 1‑year renewal options. • Mandatory insurance, bid bond/e‑bond, and adherence to City’s “cone of silence.” • Submission via OpenGov portal; questions due Sept 21, 2026; bid deadline Oct 5, 2026, 3:00 pm. • No site visit or mandatory pre‑bid conference indicated.