Replace Booster Pump and Motor UW 6

The City of Madison Water Utility has issued a Request for Bids (RFB 8626-0-2017-JA) for the replacement of a booster pump and motor at the UW 6 facility located at 2757 University Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. The procurement involves comprehensive equipment replacement, including removal and disposal of existing equipment, proper mounting and alignment of new equipment, and necessary piping modifications. The Water Utility has already purchased the motor and pump, with delivery anticipated in June 2017. Bidders were required to submit complete proposals including signature affidavits, vendor profiles, cost proposals, and three references, with the original due date of April 17, 2017, extended to April 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM CST through Addendum 1. The project requires contractors to provide a one-piece cast iron or fabricated steel base with drainage capability, 316 stainless steel anchor bolts, and foundation drawings, with specific installation requirements including grouting and proper venting. Evaluation criteria focus on the lowest responsible bidder compliance with specifications, with the City reserving the right to accept, reject, or make partial awards.

The contract includes specific insurance requirements, mandating Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Wisconsin statute. Contractors with 15 or more employees and aggregate annual business of $25,000 or more must comply with affirmative action requirements. Local vendor preference is available for registered suppliers. The successful contractor must pass a factory representative inspection upon completion and provide annual usage reports to the City. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed, the bid allows for broad participation with standard municipal procurement guidelines. The City of Madison is tax-exempt and will not pay federal excise or state sales taxes. The contract includes a standard one-year warranty for the installed equipment. Though no specific award value was listed, the comprehensive nature of the replacement project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment focused on maintaining critical water utility infrastructure.