ITB-25-054 pueblo water - babbitt bearings

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-054) for the procurement of 10 Dodge Split Babbitted Bearings for their Treating & Pumping Maintenance Department. The specific procurement consists of 5 units of 2 15/16" bearings (Part # P2B-BASP-215), 3 units of 3 7/16" bearings (Part #P2B-BASP-307), and 2 units of 3 15/16" bearings (Part# P2B-BASP-316). The bid was released on August 18, 2025, with proposals due on September 3, 2025, at 2:30 pm MST, covering a contract period from September 3, 2025, to December 15, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid for all listed items, with Pueblo Water reserving the right to adjust quantities based on operational needs. The procurement allows for various payment terms including Net 15, Net 30, Net 60, Due on Receipt, P-Card, and Check/ACH, and requires vendors to provide comprehensive documentation for any proposed price adjustments.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Pueblo Water has structured the bid to maintain procurement flexibility, including provisions to procure emergency requirements from the open market and expecting vendors to provide additional items not listed in the Bill of Material at a discounted rate. While a specific budget range was not detailed, the procurement suggests a focused, targeted acquisition of specialized bearings for maintenance operations. The agency's approach emphasizes competitive pricing, operational continuity, and the ability to adapt procurement strategies to immediate maintenance needs. The solicitation indicates Pueblo Water is seeking competitive, responsive vendors capable of supplying precise industrial components with potential for ongoing maintenance support.