E-Belt Creep Drive Gear Reducer

The City of Springfield, Office of Public Utilities, is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of a single E-Belt Creep Drive Gear Box for Dallman Power Station, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via the City's Bid Portal. This is a single-source procurement for a Westinghouse Nuttall Model 75G33109 54DHR gear reducer — the equipment specification is the controlling filter.

The gear reducer must deliver 30 horsepower at 172 output RPM with a 10.306 gear ratio and 1.68 service factor. The place of performance is Dallman Power Station, 3100 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Illinois. Bidders must propose a delivery date; delivery is DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) under Incoterms 2020, with all shipping costs included in the item price. Multiple shipments are permitted as parts become available. Standard manufacturer warranty is included in the base bid price; optional warranties may be listed separately. Payment terms default to NET 45 days from invoice receipt or final product acceptance, whichever is later, unless the bidder proposes different terms; any terms offering less than 20 days will not be considered.

The City will award to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder evaluated on quality, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms, and bidder qualifications. No bid security is required. Bidders must complete all required certifications, including representations regarding tax exemption, equal employment opportunity, domestic product preference, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements and local preference policies that may apply based on bidder classification. Written questions were due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with City responses provided by September 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. No pre-bid meeting is required.