Purchase and Delivery of Twelve (12) Magnetic Flowmeters

Summary of State and Local Contracting Opportunity:

This contracting opportunity is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for the purchase and delivery of twelve (12) magnetic flowmeters. The RFB provides detailed specifications for the required equipment, including delivery location and bid due date of April 28, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. The RFB outlines standard contract provisions, including delivery terms, pricing requirements, and non-discrimination and prevailing wage considerations. Bidders must submit pricing, manufacturer information, and any proposed equivalents to the specified product. A bid deposit, performance bond, and payment bond may be required. The MWRA encourages the use of prompt payment discounts and electronic funds transfer, and the Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

This opportunity is open to all eligible entities, with no set-aside requirements. The solicitation is restricted for use by the issuing entity only, and no federal stimulus funding is involved. Amendments to the solicitation, if any, will be posted on the Comm-PASS website, and bidders are required to check this site and provide accurate information through the "Interested in Bidding?" link to be considered a bid recipient. The total budget for this procurement is not specified, but the MWRA has allocated funding through state water infrastructure grants and its capital improvement program.