ITB 2021-84 Bolton Pump Station: Flygt Pumps Purchase

Clackamas County is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2021-84) for the procurement of three new Flygt N-Impeller Pumps for the Bolton Pump Station located in West Linn, Oregon. The primary objective of this procurement is to restore the pump station's firm capacity before the upcoming wet weather season. Specifically, the county requires the purchase of Flygt pumps manufactured by Xylem, with no alternative or equal models being considered. The bid submission deadline was October 6, 2021, at 2:00 PM PST, with an anticipated contract start date in December 2021. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with key considerations including compliance with detailed pump specifications, submission requirements, and contractual terms. The procurement includes stringent requirements for pump performance, with bidders needing to demonstrate precise technical capabilities and adherence to the specified Xylem pump model.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Xylem Water Solutions USA was the apparent successful bidder, with a total bid amount of $188,513.88 for the pump purchase. Insurance requirements for the contract include $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate coverage for general liability, professional liability, and automobile liability. No information was provided about existing infrastructure requirements or integration challenges. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase with no indication of ongoing service requirements or multi-year contract provisions. The award is subject to successful negotiation and execution of a contract containing terms acceptable to Clackamas County, with provisions to potentially award to the next highest-ranked bidder if the initial awardee fails to execute the contract.