Jahncke Drainage Station Motor #3 Rewind

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is soliciting bids for a complete motor rewind service on a Fairbanks Morse induction motor (800 HP, 2300 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz, 1785 RPM) at the Jahncke Drainage Station under ITB 123460-2026-SWB34, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST.

The scope includes motor disassembly, investigation of existing conditions, complete stator rewind using new copper conductors and Class H insulation, rotor cleaning and dynamic balancing, bearing replacement, motor frame restoration, and comprehensive testing including high potential proof testing and polarization index testing. Work must be completed and the motor returned within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order issuance. The contract is one-time repair with no renewal option.

Bidders must provide proof of insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile insurance, and errors and omissions coverage with specified minimum limits, and must maintain current certificates of insurance with the Board and City of New Orleans as additional insureds. All bids must include executed affidavits regarding convicted felon status, non-solicitation compliance, and non-collusion.

A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due August 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses issued August 26, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly at 11:30 a.m. on September 9, 2026 at 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 131. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids, award to a single bidder or multiple bidders as deemed in its best interest, or modify the ITB process as needed.