Purchase of Hot and Cold Water Pumps, Mfg: Taco (or Equal)

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This state and local contract opportunity is for the purchase of hot and cold water pumps, specifically the Taco brand or an equal product, for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) located in Suffolk County and Woburn City, Massachusetts. The MWRA is seeking bids for 17 centrifugal pumps, including 4 hot water, 10 cold water, and 3 primary hot water heating supply pumps, to replace existing pumps at the Deer Island Treatment Plant. The pumps must meet specific design, material, and performance criteria outlined in the technical specifications. Interested vendors are required to submit a completed Bid Proposal Form, Bidder Certification, and Northern Ireland Statement Form by the bid due date of February 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder.

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The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified, but the pumps are required to be standard cataloged equipment from approved manufacturers. Vendors may offer an "equal" product in lieu of the specified Taco brand, but must submit specifications and documentation to demonstrate equivalency. The estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the procurement is classified as a Small Procurement with an estimated value between $10,000 and $150,000. The contract will be subject to the MWRA's standard contract terms and conditions.