Pump Refurbishment - Kensington Splash N Blast

The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) is seeking bids for a comprehensive pump refurbishment project at the Kensington Splash N Blast facility located in Oakland County, Michigan. The procurement involves the removal, refurbishment, and reinstallation of two existing 75hp Hydroflow 13HH2 pumps, as well as the supply of a new 75hp motor to serve as an onsite backup. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 22, 2025, from 9AM-11AM, with potential bidders required to notify Patty Barthelmes by August 21, 2025. The bid deadline is set for August 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with work permitted to start after October 1, 2025, and all pumps and motors to be installed and tested no later than March 31, 2026. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing for pump removal, refurbishment, and reinstallation through the BidNet Direct portal, and the evaluation will include considerations of local preference, diversity, equity, and inclusion plans, as well as vendor wage standards.

The contract opportunity includes preferential considerations for vendors located within the five-county Metroparks service region (Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties). Vendors with diversity, equity, and inclusion plans or those paying employees a living wage of $15 or more per hour may receive additional bid/quote comparison discounts. The bid form requires submission of references, vendor registration details, and a disclosure statement, with both free and paid vendor registration options available through BidNet Direct. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in pump infrastructure maintenance and replacement. The procurement appears open to various qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and demonstrate capability in pump refurbishment and motor installation for municipal recreational facilities.