Jahncke Drainage Station Motor #3 Rewind

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is requesting bids for the rewind of a Fairbanks Morse Induction Motor (800 HP, 2300 Volts, 3 Phase, 60 Hertz, 1785 RPM) currently at Jahncke Drainage Station under ITB 2026-SWB-34, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Bidding is open to all qualified vendors without set-asides or incumbent preferences.

The scope is a complete stator rewind with new copper conductors and Class H insulation, replacement of all bearings (SKF# 6321), rotor cleaning and dynamic balancing to within 1 mil amplitude, motor frame restoration, and installation of an engraved brass nameplate. The successful bidder must pick up the motor from SWBNO Electric Shop Warehouse, complete all work and testing, and return the motor and original bearings within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving the purchase order. Required tests include High Potential Test at 9.0 KV and Polarization Index Test at 2500 DC volts, with results submitted prior to final payment.

This is a one-time repair with no renewal option and includes a one-year warranty on all work performed. Bids are priced as lump-sum with unit price on the provided bid form. All bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following the bid opening. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Claiborne Water Plant, Electric Shop Department (8800 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118). Questions are due August 25, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by August 26. Public bid opening occurs at 11:30 a.m. CST on September 9 in the Procurement Conference Room (625 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA 70165) or via Microsoft Teams. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Insurance of $1,000,000 combined, and Errors and Omissions of $1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Bidders must submit cover sheet, bid form, and three affidavits (Convicted Felon, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Collusion). Bids submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.