Kuwahee Primary Gates, qty 10, Control #3829A

The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) has issued a Request for Bid (Control #3829A) for ten fabricated stainless steel slide gates to be installed at the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant's Primary Clarifier Influent Upgrades project. These gates must be 60-inches wide and 45-inches high, designed for a 2.2-foot operating head, and manufactured in compliance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards using Type 316L stainless steel. The technical specifications require gates with replaceable UHMW polyethylene seals, channel section guide frames, and rising stem operators, with manufacturers needing a minimum of 20 years of experience designing water control gates and having completed at least 100 projects. Bid submissions are due electronically through BidSync by April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with questions accepted until April 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. KUB will evaluate bids based on three primary criteria: price, adherence to specifications, and delivery lead time, with a preferred delivery window between June 1st and June 30th, 2025, under FOB Destination terms.

KUB encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises, requesting certification documentation for such vendors. Bidders must submit a complete bid package, including a W-9 and Vendor Application for new vendors, with bids remaining valid for 60 days after the due date. The procurement includes provisions for nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, with specific compliance requirements related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and a certification regarding non-boycott of Israel. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid covers the procurement of ten specialized gates for a municipal utility serving over 500,000 customers across Knoxville and seven surrounding counties. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, manufacturing expertise, and the ability to meet KUB's stringent specifications for water control infrastructure.