Overhaul Washwater Return Vertical Turbine

The City of Austin seeks qualified contractors through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2200 CSH1055 to perform a comprehensive overhaul of a vertical turbine pump (Flowserve 14EMM 2-stage bowl assembly, Serial #1211NSH01401-100) used in municipal water and wastewater operations at the Handcox Water Treatment Plant. The pump specifications include a capacity of 1,100 gallons per minute at 1,200 RPM, 20 horsepower, 3-phase 460-volt operation, and 55 feet of head. The scope of work encompasses full disassembly and inspection, repair and replacement of worn components, NSF-61 certified coating application for potable water surfaces, mechanical run testing, and reinstallation with startup support. Key deliverables include a custom transport cradle meeting specified structural and safety requirements, weekly progress reports with photographs, and warranty response within 48 hours for post-installation issues. Contractor qualifications must include a minimum of three years of experience performing overhauls on similarly-sized vertical turbine pumps and three years of experience with NSF-61 certified coatings for potable water applications. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through Austin Finance Online by March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with bids opened the same day at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Questions must be submitted by March 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The City will evaluate bids based on best value, applying evaluation criteria that consider pricing submitted on the Price and Pricing Submittal form along with contractor qualifications and experience documentation.

The City of Austin applies optional Local Business Preference and Small Business Preference discounts to eligible offerors, with local businesses receiving 5 percent discounts on bids up to $500,000 and 3 percent discounts on bids between $500,000 and $50 million. Small businesses certified under U.S. Small Business Administration standards may also claim preference consideration. No Minority-Owned or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) subcontracting goals apply to this solicitation; however, offerors intending to use subcontractors must comply with the City's M/WBE Procurement Program and either employ City-certified M/WBE firms or demonstrate Good Faith Efforts to solicit M/WBE participation. All contractors must comply with mandatory insurance requirements including Worker's Compensation with minimum Employer's Liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 by disease policy limit, Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence, and Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $500,000 per occurrence. Additionally, contractors must certify compliance with wage theft ordinances, complete City Wage Theft Training within 30 days of contract award, and meet various other certifications regarding debarment status, conflicts of interest, non-discrimination provisions, and nonresident bidder status. Pricing is firm fixed price with all costs all-inclusive of labor, tools, travel, equipment, administrative fees, overhead, shipping, and transportation to Austin, Texas, though the specific budget range or estimated contract value is not disclosed in the procurement documents.