Ferric and Caustic Feed Pumps

The City of Houston is requesting bids on ferric and caustic feed pumps for Houston Public Works under ITB 2026-0024, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-bid conference on September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via Microsoft Teams. No W/SBE goal applies to this solicitation.

The scope calls for three Pulsafeeder PULSA Series 7440H-S-AE diaphragm metering pumps (ferric feed, 243 gallons per hour maximum) and two Pulsafeeder PULSA Series 7120H-S-AE diaphragm metering pumps (caustic feed, 156 gallons per hour maximum), all equipped with CHEMAlarm NEMA 4X control and monitoring systems. Delivery must occur at 3100 Genoa Red Bluff Road, Houston, Texas 77015 on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding City-recognized holidays. The contractor must deliver within five working days or provide 48-hour delivery service when required. Unit prices must be firm and fixed, valid for 120 days from the due date, quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with all delivery costs and insurance included. An 18-month warranty from shipment or 12-month warranty from startup (whichever is less) covering 100% of parts and labor is required; the seller bears freight charges to and from its repair facility during the warranty period.

Bidders must provide at least three references documenting similar projects and supply certificates of insurance prior to award naming the City as an additional insured. Pricing follows the Texas Prompt Payment Act with standard payment at 30 days after invoice or goods receipt (whichever is later), or optionally 10 days with a 2% discount or 20 days with a 1% discount. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and award by line item. Intent-to-award notification and City Council agenda action are estimated for October and November 2026, respectively, with award start in November 2026. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.