IFB_2200_CSH1055_ADD_3_v1.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum No. 3 issued by the City of Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2200 CSH1055 regarding a comprehensive overhaul of a vertical turbine pump at the Handcox Water Treatment Plant. The project scope includes full disassembly and inspection of a Flowserve 14EMM 2-stage bowl assembly (1,100 GPM capacity, 20 HP, 3-phase 460-volt operation), repair and replacement of worn components, NSF-61 certified coating application, 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. The original bid submission deadline of March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time has been extended to April 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time as a result of this addendum. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

All offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum by returning one signed copy with their bid response prior to the solicitation closing date; failure to do so may result in bid rejection. The City of Austin applies optional Local Business Preference (5 percent discount for bids up to $500,000) and Small Business Preference to eligible offerors. Mandatory insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation with minimum Employer's Liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 by disease, 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. Pricing is firm fixed price, all-inclusive of labor, tools, travel, equipment, administrative fees, overhead, shipping, and transportation to Austin, Texas, with no specific budget range disclosed.