DSP-030-030426_Mar_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation document issued by the City of Torrington, Connecticut Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for the procurement of two new dry pit submersible non-clog centrifugal pumps designated for the Harris Drive Pump Station. The pumps must be new equipment only, with used or open box units explicitly prohibited. Vendors are required to submit manufacturer specifications with their bids. The solicitation opened on February 11, 2026, at 5:45 PM EST, with a submission deadline of March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at City Hall, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, Connecticut. A vendor question and answer period runs from February 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST through February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. Bids may not be withdrawn for 90 days following submission. No award date or specific contract term is identified in the solicitation documents.

The pumps must meet specific technical performance requirements, including the capacity to pump 1,400 gallons per minute at 80 feet of total dynamic head with minimum overall efficiency of 64% when both pumps operate together, and 2,500 gallons per minute at 62 feet of total dynamic head with minimum efficiency of 74.5% when a single pump operates. Acceptable manufacturers include Flygt Corporation Model NT 3202 MT 3~ 640 or equal, with a minimum of 10 years of experience producing this equipment. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination basis to the Torrington WRRF Plant at 252 Bogue Road, Harwinton, Connecticut, with firm pricing valid for 90 days following bid opening and payment terms established as Net 30. Bidders must submit one original and two exact copies of proposals, a 5% bid bond or certified check, a notarized non-collusion affidavit, and at least three references from similar installations completed within the past five years. 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. The warranty must include a five-year protection against impeller clogging resulting in greater than 10% flow loss and a prorated 10,000-hour warranty covering parts and labor. The City reserves the right to award to a bidder other than the lowest bid based on compatibility, quality, maintenance costs, parts availability, experience, past performance, and financial sufficiency. The procurement actively encourages applications from minority-owned businesses (MBEs), women-owned businesses (WBEs), and small businesses (SBEs). Inquiries should be directed to Pennie Zucco, City of Torrington Purchasing Agent, at 860-489-2225 or pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org. No estimated total contract value is provided.