Addendum Summary: IFB 2200 CSH1055

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the City of Austin Financial Services—Central Procurement related to Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2200 CSH1055 for the overhaul of a washwater return vertical turbine pump at the Handcox Water Treatment Plant. The addendum extends the solicitation due date from the original deadline to Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Sealed bids will be opened the same day at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The scope of work includes full disassembly and inspection of a Flowserve 14EMM 2-stage bowl assembly vertical turbine pump, repair and replacement of worn components, NSF-61 certified coating application for potable water surfaces, mechanical run testing, and reinstallation with startup support. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience performing overhauls on similarly-sized vertical turbine pumps and three years of experience with NSF-61 certified coatings for potable water applications. Deliverables include a custom transport cradle meeting specified structural and safety requirements, weekly progress reports with photographs, and warranty response within 48 hours for post-installation issues.

The City evaluates bids on best value criteria, considering pricing, contractor qualifications, and experience documentation. Firm fixed-price bidding applies, with all costs including labor, tools, travel, equipment, administrative fees, overhead, shipping, and transportation to Austin, Texas. The City of Austin offers optional Local Business Preference discounts of 5 percent on bids up to $500,000 and 3 percent on bids between $500,000 and $50 million, as well as optional Small Business Preference consideration for U.S. Small Business Administration-certified firms. No M/WBE subcontracting goals are mandatory; however, offerors using subcontractors must either employ City-certified M/WBE firms or demonstrate Good Faith Efforts to solicit M/WBE participation. Mandatory insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation with minimum Employer's Liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 by disease policy limit, Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $500,000 per occurrence. All contractors must certify compliance with wage theft ordinances and complete City Wage Theft Training within 30 days of contract award.