Purchase of One (1) Centrifugal Blower Gardner Denver Serial No. MO47880, Model No. 74108C1 (or equa

This is a state and local contract opportunity posted by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for the purchase of one (1) Centrifugal Blower, Gardner Denver Serial # MO47880, Model # 74108C1 (or Equal). The procurement is identified as WRA-3392 and is for Facility Maintenance and Repair - Related Equipment, Services & Supplies. The deadline for submitting bids is January 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM. The contract is considered a small procurement with an estimated value between $10,000 and $150,000. Interested vendors are required to submit a completed Bid Proposal Form, Compliance Certification Form, Northern Ireland Statement Form, and any other mandatory submittals. Vendors offering a substitute "equal" product must provide specifications and documentation to demonstrate that the substitute product is substantially equivalent to the specified product. The MWRA intends to establish a list of interested vendors through the "Interested in Bid Partnering?" link on the solicitation.

This opportunity is restricted to use by the issuing entity only and is not subject to federal stimulus funding. The MWRA, as a governmental instrumentality, is exempt from all Massachusetts State Sales taxes and Federal Excise Taxes. Prompt payment discounts may be considered in the bid evaluation. The successful vendor will be required to provide any necessary bonds, as specified in the RFB. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided, and no information on incumbent vendors or current contractors is included.