Purchase of UHMW Wear Strips and Washers

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the purchase of Ultra-High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Wear Strips and Washers. The procurement includes 175 Wear Strips, 4,500 Washers, and 960 additional Wear Strips, with specific material property requirements. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 AM on May 16, 2011 to the MWRA Document Distribution Office. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The RFB includes standard contract terms and conditions, such as delivery, warranties, inspection, and compliance requirements. Vendors are required to provide pricing on a per unit basis, and the MWRA has the right to award the contract based on the lowest price per line item, grouping of line items, or overall lowest price. A site visit is scheduled for May 10, 2011, and questions must be submitted by May 11, 2011.

This procurement is restricted to use by the MWRA and is not funded by federal stimulus monies. The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this contract is not specified in the available documents.