Plant Water Pump Rebuild

The Albany County Water Purification District is seeking bids for RFB 2025-050R, a comprehensive plant water pump rebuild project targeting an existing Allis Chalmers Model 7000, size 8x8x17 pump located at the North Plant facility in Albany, NY. The procurement requires a full-scale rebuild involving three distinct phases: initial assessment, pump repair, and installation, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to remove, repair, and reinstall the pump. Bidders must complete a detailed restoration process that includes complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, meticulous inspection, and restoration to the pump's original factory condition, with specific requirements for precision cleaning, painting, and alignment. The bid includes a base bid with three phases and a $5,000 contingency, along with an optional alternate bid for an impeller. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM local time on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with bidding documents available for download from the Empire State Bid System website starting April 17, 2025. Contractors must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor under Article 8 Public Work Contractor Registry and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE's), signaling a commitment to diverse vendor participation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive pump rebuild that suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure maintenance. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in industrial pump restoration, with particular focus on precise mechanical work and restoration capabilities. The project requires compliance with specific technical specifications and labor regulations, indicating a rigorous selection process that will likely evaluate vendors based on technical competence, previous experience with similar industrial pump rehabilitation projects, and ability to meet strict performance standards. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete RFB documentation to understand the full scope of technical requirements, compliance expectations, and potential contingency provisions. The procurement appears designed to ensure high-quality repair and restoration of critical water purification infrastructure, with an emphasis on maintaining the operational integrity of the North Plant facility's water pump system.