Large Pump Repair and Machining Rebid

The City of Flint Water Pollution Control Facilities is requesting sealed bids for large-scale industrial pump repair and machining services under a three-year contract (Fiscal Years 27–29), with proposals due July 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST and written questions due July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. A local-vendor preference applies: 7% competitive advantage for bidders located within Flint city limits, or 3.5% for those within Genesee County.

Bidders must hold at least ten years of industrial pump repair experience, preferably in wastewater treatment or water pump repair, and possess hoisting capability for equipment lifting and transport. All work must include a one-year parts and labor warranty and utilize OEM parts; the City must approve any non-OEM replacements. The scope covers repair and machining of large-scale pumping units from Peerless, Weil, Fairbanks-Morse, and Allis-Chalmers, plus replacement spare parts for Final Effluent Pumps and MicroStrainer Backwash Pumps. Shipping and freight charges must be included in bid pricing. Bidders must submit pricing for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 on the prescribed bid form using materials at invoiced cost plus percentage markup and mechanic/machinist labor rates.

Hard-copy proposals (one original signed plus two unbound copies) are due at the City of Flint Finance Department, 1101 S. Saginaw Street, Room 203, with electronic copies submitted simultaneously via BidNet Direct. Bid opening occurs July 8, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST via Google Meet. All bid pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 120 days. The City reserves the right to award by item or group of items and to reject any or all bids. Within five days of Notice of Award, the successful bidder must provide proof of comprehensive insurance: Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile ($500,000 per person / $1 million per accident), Workers' Compensation (statutory), and Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $1 million aggregate). Questions should be directed to Lauren Rowley, Purchasing Manager.