Project Information

Bid Title

Grinder Pump Installation and Force Main Connection

Issuing Agency

Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations

Location

Florida

Published Date

Apr 14, 2026

Closing Date

May 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ ELE/260651

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Project Description

Main

Agency
City of Ocala

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Louis Joseph

Title
Grinder Pump Installation and Force Main Connection

Secondary Contact

Number
RFQ ELE/260651

Tertiary Contact

Type
Request for Qualifications

Department
Purchasing

Online Submissions
No

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
No

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
RFQ ELE/260651 Grinder Pump Installation and Force Main Connection

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING:

April 29, 2026, at 9:00AM

Shaw Substation

3650 SW 42nd Street

Ocala, FL 34474

BACKGROUND
The City of Ocala Electric Utility requires plumbing services to connect the Shaw Substation control house to the City’s newly installed sewer force main system. Work includes installation of a complete grinder pump station and associated piping, power connections, and all materials, labor, and permitting necessary delivering a functional wastewater connection. This work supports the conversion from the control house’s existing drain field to the new sewer system.
The distance from the substation’s existing sewer lateral to the City’s new sewer line location is approximately 80 feet. The City is arranging the force main extension. Contractor will be responsible for connecting the control house to that force main and installing the grinder pump system.
LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Licensing Requirement: Bidder must be a licensed as a Plumbing Contractor in the State of Florida to submit a bid for this project.
Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess five (5) years’ experience in providing installing grinder pump systems and force main piping.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
4/14/2026 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date

Sample Due Date

Due Date
5/13/2026 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 1 (All times are listed as EST )

Date	Time	Mandatory	Location
4/29/2026	9:00 AM	No	NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: April 29, 2026, at 9:00AM Shaw Substation 3650 SW 42nd Street Ocala, FL 34474

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 2

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Request for Qualifications	RFQ ELE260651 Grinder Pump Installation and Force Main Connection - Exhibit A – Scope of Work.pdf	Request for Qualifications	PDF
Request for Qualifications	RFQ ELE260651 Grinder Pump Installation and Force Main Connection - Exhibit B - Price Proposal.xlsx	Request for Qualifications	Excel

Commodity Codes

Total: 4

Code	Description
[670-55]	Plumbing Fixtures and Parts: Lavatories, Showers, Sinks,Toilets (Water Closets), Toilet Seats (Including Hygienic Type), Tubs, etc.
[914-68]	Plumbing
[928-49]	Hydraulics (Pump, Hydraulic Motor, Valves, Gauges, etc.) Maintenance and Repair
[929-43]	Hydraulics (Pump, Hydraulic Motor, Valves, Gauges, etc.) Maintenance and Repair

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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