Lift Station Communication Improvement (FEMA)

The City of Plant City seeks a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a modern cellular‑based communication system for its 55 wastewater lift stations. The effort is partially funded by a FEMA grant and must meet strict grant‑compliance, reliability, and resiliency standards. The contractor will provide turnkey RTU hardware, configuration, integration with the City’s SCADA system, and a two‑year warranty, while ensuring all work is performed by licensed electrical personnel. Key deadlines include a question submission cut‑off on November 2, 2026 and a final proposal due by November 19, 2026. The contract runs through May 28, 2028, with a 14‑day post‑award execution window. • Scope: Engineering design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of communication assemblies for 55 lift stations. • Funding: Partial FEMA/HMGP grant (contract no. H1319). • Deliverables: Fully pre‑configured RTU units, integration with SCADA, documentation, two‑year warranty, and optional maintenance rates. • Mandatory requirements: Licensed electrical contractor, PE‑licensed design staff, extensive insurance (minimum $1 M liability, $500 k auto, $300 k workers’ comp), compliance with FEMA grant terms. • Evaluation criteria: Experience (20 pts), technical solution (35 pts), schedule (25 pts), cost (18.8 pts). • Timeline: Questions due 11/2/2026, proposals due 11/19/2026, evaluation meetings 12/1 & 12/15/2026, potential award early 2027.