ITB # 721-26050 – Sealless Magnetic Drive Process Pumps

The University of Texas at Austin, on behalf of the Cockrell School of Engineering, seeks qualified vendors to supply six new, unused sealless magnetic drive process pumps through Invitation to Bid No. 721-26050. The procured pumps must be suitable for distillation and absorber service and must meet or exceed detailed technical specifications including a capacity of 100 gallons per minute at 3,510 RPM, 200-foot head, and 12.5 horsepower rated power with a maximum operating temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The pumps must feature 316 stainless steel construction with enclosed impeller configuration, neodymium-iron magnets for the magnetic drive assembly, duplex stainless steel bearing cartridges with silicon carbide bearings, and Hastelloy C containment shells. All bids must be submitted electronically through the University Bonfire portal no later than February 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time, with a desired delivery date of on or before March 27, 2026. Bidders are required to submit detailed, itemized pricing and provide manufacturer data sheets, certified performance curves, and warranty documentation. Award will be determined based on best value criteria as defined in Texas Education Code Section 51.9335, considering factors including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, ability to meet institutional needs, past relationships, compliance with historically underutilized business requirements, and total long-term cost to the institution.

The University has identified no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility beyond standard compliance requirements, though historically underutilized business compliance is a factor in award evaluation. Bidders must comply with multiple federal and state certifications including debarment and suspension verification, non-discrimination provisions, restrictions on business with Iran and Sudan, and compliance with the Texas Public Information Act. All bids must be based on F.O.B. destination delivery terms and remain valid for a minimum of 120 days following the submission deadline. The University's standard payment terms are Net 30 days as mandated by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and the University is exempt from Texas Sales and Use Tax. The initial contract term will run from the date of execution through January 30, 2027, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods upon mutual written agreement. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement documents; pricing shall be evaluated competitively through the detailed, itemized bids submitted by qualified vendors.