Installation of Irrigation Booster Pump at Hobson Golf Course & Driving Range

The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department (BGPR) is procuring installation services for a Rain Bird booster pump station at Hobson Golf Course and Driving Range in Union County, Kentucky. This project involves the design, supply, and installation of a new booster pump station with a self-contained housing enclosure that will integrate with the Rain Bird irrigation system installed at the facility during 2025. Contractors must provide complete equipment and installation services meeting all Rain Bird specifications and industry standards for golf course irrigation systems, including specific technical requirements for pump capacity, pressure ratings, electrical connections, and housing enclosure specifications as detailed in the provided pump diagrams and schematics. Key deliverables include a fully operational booster pump station meeting all specified performance parameters, with successful completion required within the timeline established by BGPR. The procurement was posted on May 11, 2026, with proposals due by May 27, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in Rain Bird irrigation system installation, familiarity with golf course irrigation infrastructure, and the ability to meet all engineering specifications outlined in the technical drawings and project scope documents. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, project timeline requirements, and all contractual terms and conditions.

Service providers selected for this project must comply with comprehensive insurance and indemnification requirements as outlined in the General Service Provider contract form. Contractors are required to obtain and maintain commercial general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, workers' compensation at Kentucky statutory limits, and employers' liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, with all insurance provided by companies licensed in Kentucky with a Best Rating of A- or better. The City of Bowling Green must be named as an additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage, and contractors must maintain a documented safety policy and comply with all applicable Federal and State OSHA/EPA regulations. All insurance documentation must be submitted to myCOI and the City's Human Resources & Risk Management Department prior to commencing work, with carriers required to provide 15 days' advance written notice of any policy suspension, cancellation, or modification. The procurement documents do not indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent contractors, or specific budget ranges, though all requirements must be met for contract award consideration.