Pump Bearing Repairs

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to inspect, repair, and commission pumps 2, 4, 5, and 6 at the Folsom Pumping Plant in Folsom, California. The solicitation requires a comprehensive pump bearing repair service, including replacing thrust and line bearings, installing discharge and suction pipe flanges, and providing spare parts for future maintenance. Contractors must have experience with similar pumps or be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and must have an in-house machine shop located within 200 miles of the facility. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with quotes due by February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 7794 Folsom Dam Road, and contractors must acknowledge receipt of two amendments to the solicitation.

The contract is an unrestricted, full and open competition under NAICS code 561720 with a $22.0M size standard. The pumps to be serviced range from 250-800 HP with flow rates between 9,000-33,660 GPM, and the contractor must complete work on pumps 2 and 4 within 28 days of request, followed by pump 5 and then pump 6 in subsequent 28-day periods. No specific set-aside designation is noted, and no incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documents. The work includes non-destructive dye penetrant testing, replacing various components such as bearings, seals, and wear rings, and providing a one-year warranty. The total project involves four horizontal between-bearings split case centrifugal pumps, with the primary location of performance being the Folsom Pumping Plant in Folsom, California.