Purchase of Six (6) New Electric Valve Actuators 460/0/60, 4-20MA Output (or Equal)

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of six new electric valve actuators for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) in Suffolk County, Winthrop Town City. The Request for Bid (RFB) specifies that the valve actuators must be 460/0/60, 4-20MA output or equal, and provides detailed product specifications. The procurement seeks delivery of the equipment within a 90-day period following contract award. Bids are due by April 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. The RFB includes standard terms and conditions, and notes that the MWRA is exempt from Massachusetts state sales tax and federal excise taxes.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFB does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the RFB indicates that the MWRA intends to establish a list of interested vendors through the "Interested in Bid Partnering?" link.