Pressure Regulator for CEMS

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 1100 AGM1005 for a two-stage pressure regulator designed for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) applications. The procurement is being conducted by the City of Austin, Texas, with Ahide Garcia serving as the procurement specialist. The pressure regulator must be engineered to handle fluctuating inlet pressures with specific technical specifications including a 02 Clean, R to L configuration, 0-50 PSIG output rating, maximum inlet pressure of 3600 PSIG, 0.25-inch inlet bulkhead, and 0.25-inch 316 stainless steel tube fittings. The equipment must meet or exceed City of Austin specifications, with detailed material requirements specified for components including wetted and non-wetted parts, with 316 stainless steel, 301 stainless steel, X-750 alloy, S17400 stainless steel, PTFE-based lubricants, and fluorocarbon materials specified for various subcomponents. All pricing submissions must be submitted via email to Ahide.Garcia@AustinTexas.gov with quotes due by 2:00 PM on March 13, 2026, and pricing must be quoted on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges and handling costs included in the unit price. The estimated lead time for delivery is 8 days, with delivery required to the Austin Energy Sand Hill Energy Center located at 1101 Fallwell Lane, Del Valle, Texas 78617.

The solicitation document indicates that initial distribution was made to certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) vendors through the State of Texas and City of Austin; if adequate quotes are not received from these certified contractors, the solicitation will be posted online and distributed to all vendors registered for the applicable commodity codes. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific quantities, project duration, or renewal options are specified, with any listed quantities characterized as estimates only. Respondents must comply with numerous certifications and requirements, including non-discrimination and non-retaliation policies, wage theft ordinance compliance, debarment certifications, and ERCOT critical infrastructure protection requirements, and must maintain appropriate insurance coverage levels including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability coverage unless utilizing a common carrier for delivery. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax, and taxes must not be included in quoted prices. Award will be made to the lowest offer meeting any minimum requirements specified in the solicitation, with the City reserving the right to make a single award or multiple awards based on overall low cost or other criteria deemed advantageous. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available solicitation documents.