DPW 18-106 Wildflower Pumping Station

The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of a pre-fabricated, fully enclosed, suction lift, wastewater pump station with standby generator. The contractor shall furnish and deliver one (1) pump station, including wastewater pumps, piping, control systems, engine generator set, automatic transfer switch, and other associated equipment. Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 and will be publicly opened and recorded at that time. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 50% payment/performance bond and the contract will be awarded within 30 days after the bid opening. The bid price shall be written in both words and figures, and the contract price will be paid monthly. The Town has standardized on Smith and Loveless pumps and Kohler generators, and the specified equipment has been deemed most suitable for the application. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. The contract opportunity is limited to the Town of Amherst, Massachusetts and located within Hampshire County. No additional details on incumbent contractors, award values, or budget ranges were provided in the available documentation. The contract scope and requirements are focused on the procurement of a pre-fabricated pump station and associated equipment, without any integration to existing infrastructure or technology.