Finish pump repair

The City of Amesbury Department of Public Works (DPW) in Essex County, Massachusetts, is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive water pump repair project designated as "water 1". The primary objective is to remove, field repair, and reinstall a vertical turbine water supply pump, with specific focus on addressing a potentially broken shaft coupling and ensuring proper pump functionality. Bidders must be prepared to electrically and physically decouple the pump motor, replace the coupling with materials capable of withstanding free chlorine residual, and conduct thorough reinstallation and testing. The project is being procured under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 for projects with labor costs between $10,000 and $49,999. Key deadlines include bid sets available on 4/21/2025, a pre-bid conference scheduled for 4/30/2025, and a bid submission deadline of 5/7/2025, with a planned project start date of 5/12/2025 and a contract duration of one week until substantial completion. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a General Bid Form, Certificates of Insurance and Non-Collusion, OSHA Certificates, and performance bonds if the total contract exceeds $25,000.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence in water pump repair, electrical system integration, and municipal infrastructure maintenance. The estimated total project cost ranges from $75,950 to $85,950, with labor costs estimated at $49,950 and materials and equipment costs ranging from $26,000 to $36,000. The project is categorized under OSD Trade Category TRD04, suggesting specific technical qualifications may be required. Interested contractors can contact Tom Rogers, Chief Water Operator, at 978-388-0853 or tom@amesburyma.gov for additional information. The technical specifications provided include detailed engineering drawings and performance data for Emerson vertical hollow shaft electric motors, indicating the need for precise technical understanding and compatibility with existing infrastructure. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in municipal water system maintenance, motor repair, and adherence to strict technical specifications.