26-0049 Submersible Sludge Pump Unit

The City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, located in Minnehaha County, is soliciting bids for Bid Request No. 26-0049, a one-time purchase of a single new, unused submersible sludge pump unit to replace one of three original units installed in 1972 at the Sioux Falls Water Purification Plant (2100 North Minnesota Avenue). The pump must be either a rotary lobe or progressing cavity design, complete with pump, reduction gear, AC motor, belts, base plate, and all necessary accessories for full functionality. The unit must handle liquid with solids content ranging from a minimum of 3 percent to a maximum of 30 percent (average 10 percent) from a common final sludge pit, drawing through an 8-inch suction line and discharging through a 6-inch line, and must be powered by a 3-phase, 460-volt AC motor with inverter-duty rating and TEFC enclosure capable of 24-hour continuous service. Bidders must submit complete equipment lists, price lists for replacement parts, operating and installation instructions, recommended maintenance tools, and references from at least two water utilities currently using similar system components; the successful bidder must provide a qualified representative to review system assembly and initiate start-up, while the City assumes responsibility for installation. Delivery terms are FOB to the Water Purification Plant with coordination required prior to arrival, a two-year warranty from the date of start-up is required, and all pricing must be quoted on an FOB destination basis with all prices firm for the contract period. The bid posting date was March 6, 2026, with a bid due date of March 19, 2026, and the City reserves the right to award within forty-five days of bid opening to the lowest total responsive and responsible bidder; interested vendors are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits with a minimum of one week's notice to the Water Purification Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Gregg Tiehen) or Water Superintendent (Chris Myers) at 605-373-6940.

The City of Sioux Falls is exempt from sales taxes and bidders shall not include sales tax in their bids; however, use taxes on materials furnished by the city become the contractor's liability and must be included in the bid price in accordance with South Dakota Codified Law 10-46A. A local preference is granted to materials, products, and supplies produced within South Dakota, with South Dakota bidders receiving preference equal to the preference enforced by other states, though no specific preference percentages or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) set-asides are indicated in the solicitation documents. No bid guarantee is required, and the City retains the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Bidders must submit responses through the City's e-procurement portal at siouxfalls.bonfirehub.com and must provide unit prices along with proposed delivery timelines measured in days including weekends and holidays, along with company information including Federal Tax ID number, South Dakota Sales Tax Permit number, and payment method acceptance. The solicitation includes standard municipal contract requirements including certification regarding foreign ownership or control, compliance with civil rights provisions under Sioux Falls City Code Chapter 98, hold harmless and indemnification clauses, and provisions regarding nonappropriation of funds. No specific budget value or award amount is disclosed in the available procurement documents.