36821_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the Town of Killingly, Connecticut for the procurement of a sludge gravity thickener pump. The Town seeks sealed proposals from qualified pump manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors for the furnishing and delivery of one new sludge gravity thickener pump for use at the Town's Water Pollution Control Facility. The procurement is limited to equipment supply and delivery only, with all installation, piping, electrical work, alignment, startup, and commissioning to be performed by others. The solicitation opened on May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM EDT on June 19, 2026 at the Office of the Town Engineer. The vendor question and answer period runs from May 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT through June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. Equipment delivery is required within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The initial contract term is 150 consecutive calendar days commencing on the first day following full execution of the contract.

The basis of design is a SEEPEX Model BN35-6LS progressive cavity pump, though qualified bidders may propose approved equal positive displacement pumps meeting or exceeding the basis-of-design pump specifications. The equipment must handle flow rates from 5 to greater than 75 gallons per minute, solids concentrations from 0.5% to 6.0% by weight, and continuous 24/7 operation, with documented operating history of not less than three years in comparable municipal wastewater sludge service. Payment is due 100% upon delivery, satisfactory inspection, and final acceptance by the Town. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience supplying positive displacement pumps for municipal wastewater or industrial sludge applications and provide a minimum of three municipal references. A 10% bid bond or certified check must accompany all proposals, and bidders must submit a non-collusion affidavit. All spare parts must be readily available within North America with lead times not exceeding 10 business days for in-stock items or 30 calendar days for regularly manufactured items. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. No estimated total contract value is provided in the solicitation.