Purchase of (36) SEW Euro-Drive complete Varimot with Heligear, #RX87D46BDV160M4 (or Equal)

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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking bids for the purchase of 36 SEW Euro-Drive complete Varimot with Heligear, Model # RX87D46BDV160M4 (or equal), to be delivered to the MWRA Deer Island Plant. The request for bid (RFB) was issued on July 16, 2012, with a due date of August 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Bidders must provide specifications and literature to demonstrate that any substitute product is substantially equivalent to the brand name specified. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. Standard contract provisions, terms, and conditions apply, and pricing must be firm with prompt payment discounts encouraged.

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The RFB does not indicate any set-aside requirements or current incumbents. The MWRA is exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes. The MWRA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities. The solicitation is restricted to use by the MWRA only, and the contract type, award rule, and other procurement specifics will be defined within the specifications. No additional details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or other salient commercial information are provided.