City of Orlando - Purchase of Siemens Automation Components and Services - IFB26-0330 (2026)
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- Primary Contact
- Varun Desai · (407) 246-3874
- Contract Term
- 3 years
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope Location
- Orlando, FL
- Submission Address
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando
SUMMARY
The City of Orlando Water Reclamation Division is seeking bids from authorized distributors and service providers for the purchase of Siemens Automation Components and Services under a 3-year term contract with options to renew for up to 60 months. The scope includes supplying new and genuine Siemens automation hardware, SIMATIC S7-1500 and S7-300 PLCs, ET200 distributed I/O systems, SCADA and HMI hardware, PROFINET and PROFIBUS communication networks, SCALANCE industrial Ethernet switches, SINAMICS variable frequency drives, SIRIUS motor starters, and SIMOCODE motor management systems. Additionally, the contractor will provide technical support services, startup and commissioning assistance, lifecycle support, emergency response services within 1 hour or with personnel located within 50 miles of Orlando City Hall, and TIA Portal software training support. Responses are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a question cutoff date of October 12, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of Florida municipal experience and maintain Central Florida-based Siemens Certified Application Engineers and access to an authorized training center.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest evaluated cost meeting specifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - References, Attachment B - Respondent's Certification Form, Attachment C - Contract and Acceptance Form, Attachment D - Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, Attachment E - Confidential and/or Proprietary Information Exemption Form, Attachment F - Human Trafficking Affidavit, Attachment G - Veteran Business Enterprise Participation Form, Attachment H - Small and Local Business Enterprise Participation, W-9 Form, Proof of Insurance, Siemens Authorized Distributor Certificate or Letter, Siemens Certified Application Engineer Certificates, Siemens Automation / PLC Certification, Siemens HMI / SCADA Certification, Siemens Drives / Motor Control Certification, Siemens Industrial Communications / Networking Certification, Siemens TIA Portal Training or Certification, Siemens Training Center Authorization or Access Documentation, Office Location Documentation, Bid Price Form-IFB26-0330
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How do I respond to this IFB from City of Orlando?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando. For questions, contact Varun Desai.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest evaluated cost meeting specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 22, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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