#2512-A: Crabapple Booster Pump #2 Motor VFD

Fayette County, Georgia is seeking quotes for RFQ #2512-A, a project to replace the motor Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for Crabapple Booster Pump #2 at the Crabapple Tank and Booster Pump Station. The procurement involves installing a 200HP, 235A, 460V VFD and line reactor in existing MCC cabinet panels, including associated wiring, controls, and SCADA integration. A mandatory pre-quote conference was held on December 5, 2024, at 451 Crabapple Ln, Peachtree City, with questions due by December 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., and quotes due by December 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The project requires coordination with J.K. Duren Company for SCADA integration and includes a $3,000 contingency allowance for unanticipated costs. Approved VFD manufacturers are limited to Allen-Bradley, Amtech Drives, Danfoss, or approved equals. Contractors must provide a minimum 1-year warranty on all work, with the VFD manufacturer required to offer a 12-month product warranty from startup or 18 months from shipment date.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. The project involves replacing an existing damaged soft starter with a new low harmonics VFD to allow for speed and flow control at the booster pump station. Six companies were represented at the pre-quote conference, including Star Distribution, Rude Project, MNO Robot Design, Water Amtech, D&D Electric, and CES. The existing infrastructure includes MCC cabinet panels and current soft start systems for both booster pumps, with this procurement focusing specifically on Booster Pump #2. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves significant electrical and control system upgrades with technical specifications detailed in accompanying architectural and electrical drawings prepared by Mallett & Associates, Inc. The project contact for the FCWS integrator is Jim Ham from J.K. Duren Company, who can be reached at (770) 328-1058.