Grande Vista Bay Pump Station - Equipment Only

Roane County Public Utility is seeking equipment procurement for the Grande Vista Bay Pump Station through a competitive bid process, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2025. The solicitation is specifically for equipment-only procurement, including a precast wet well, wet well ladder, force main piping, guide rails, transducer conduit, a manhole, and gravity main infrastructure. The project will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act's Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund grant. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for specific equipment components, with the total project duration and start date to be determined by the successful contractor. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with pricing to be held firm for one year. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including business references, licensing information, and complete several mandatory affidavits related to regulatory compliance.

Participation in this procurement opportunity is open to vendors who maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can demonstrate compliance with federal and state regulations. Contractors must provide substantial insurance coverage, with a minimum of $1,000,000 in various liability protections. The solicitation includes non-discrimination provisions and requires vendors to comply with the Iran Divestment Act and Non-Boycott of Israel regulations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid documents suggest a commitment to fair and open competition. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement's funding through the American Rescue Plan Act suggests significant financial resources are available for this infrastructure improvement project in Roane County.