BID VFD-030-030426 VFD - CABINETS ENCLOSURES AND CONTROLS.pdf

This is a sealed bid solicitation document from the City of Torrington, Connecticut Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for the procurement of two dry pit submersible non-clog centrifugal pumps designated for the Harris Drive Pump Station. The pumps must meet specific performance specifications including a capacity to pump 1,400 gallons per minute at 80 feet of total dynamic head with 64% minimum efficiency when both pumps operate together, and 2,500 gallons per minute at 62 feet of total dynamic head with 74.5% minimum efficiency for single pump operation. Additional requirements include a maximum rotation speed of 1,175 RPM and operation with a maximum 60 horsepower submersible motor at 460 volts, three-phase, 60 hertz power. Only new equipment is acceptable; used or open box units are prohibited. Sealed bids are due on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at City Hall, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, Connecticut 06790. Technical questions must be submitted by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Bidders must submit one original and two exact copies of their proposals with firm pricing valid for 90 days following bid opening. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. The contract does not specify an award date but includes an optional renewal provision for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total combined period of five years.

Bidders must submit F.O.B. Destination Torrington pricing with delivery to the Torrington WRRF Plant at 252 Bogue Road, Harwinton, Connecticut 06791, and submit a 5% bid bond or certified check with their proposals. The successful bidder must provide a performance bond equal to 100% of the bid amount and a maintenance bond guaranteeing defect-free operation for one year after completion. Acceptable manufacturers include Flygt Corporation Model NT 3202 MT 3~ 640 or equal, with vendors required to demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience producing this type of equipment and provide a five-year warranty against impeller clogging resulting in greater than 10% flow loss, plus a prorated 10,000-hour warranty covering parts and labor. All bidders must include a notarized, sealed non-collusion affidavit and provide at least three references from similar installations completed within the past five years. Payment terms are established on a Net 30 basis. The City of Torrington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that actively encourages applications from minority-owned businesses (MBEs), women-owned businesses (WBEs), and small businesses (SBEs). The City reserves the right to award to a bidder other than the lowest bid based on evaluation criteria including compatibility, quality, maintenance costs, parts availability, experience, past performance, and financial sufficiency. Inquiries should be directed to Pennie Zucco, City of Torrington Purchasing Agent, at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org.