Replacement of Submersible Level Transducers

The City of Newport News, Virginia is requesting quotes for replacement of three submersible level transducers at the city's closed landfill, with quotes due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the e-Procurement Portal under RFQ #27-0428-0508.

The scope requires furnishing, installing, configuring, calibrating, and testing three Dwyer/Mercoid Model SBLTX-5-470 submersible level transducers or approved equivalents. Each transducer must feature a 0–5 psi pressure range, 470-foot integral shielded and vented cable, 4–20 mA direct-current two-wire output, and 316/316L stainless-steel body construction. Equipment must be new, unused, current production with manufacturer's standard warranty passed through to the city. Installation workmanship must carry a minimum one-year warranty after city acceptance. The contractor is responsible for verifying installation locations, existing equipment compatibility, and compliance with all electrical, safety, and hazardous-location requirements.

Work must be completed within sixty calendar days of purchase-order issuance, with final closeout documentation due within ten days of field installation. All deliveries and field work must occur during normal city business hours, Monday through Saturday, excluding city holidays. Pricing shall be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with all freight, delivery costs, fuel, and incidental charges included.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $1 million aggregate; Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit; Umbrella Liability of $2 million; and Workers' Compensation coverage in compliance with state requirements. Payment terms are Net 30 days unless otherwise specified. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 530 Atkinson Boulevard, Newport News. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a single-award basis.