Purchase of Two (2) Sets of Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Plates, Alfa Laval (or Equal)

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of two sets of new stainless steel heat exchanger plates for the Deer Island Facility, which is operated by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). The MWRA is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the heat exchanger plates, which must be Alfa Laval or an equal model. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:30 AM on May 23, 2012 to the MWRA Document Distribution Office. The RFB outlines the required bid forms, standard terms and conditions, and instructions for bidders. The MWRA is exempt from Massachusetts State Sales taxes and Federal Excise Taxes, and prompt payment discounts are encouraged.

This is a small procurement estimated between $10,000 to $150,000 and is a restricted procurement, only open to the issuing entity. The solicitation indicates that addenda and other relevant documents will be available through the Comm-PASS website, and vendors are encouraged to visit the site to obtain these materials. The MWRA intends to establish a list of interested vendors through the "Interested in Bid Partnering?" link on the website. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the provided documents.