Request for bids - submersible sewage pumps for columbis lift station 2026

The City of Bainbridge, Georgia is issuing a Request for Bids for the procurement of two new submersible sewage pumps for the Columbia Street Lift Station. The specific deliverables include two WILO-EMU Model #FA 16.66E submersible sewage pumps with 1100 GPM capacity at 109 feet of total dynamic head, 56 horsepower air-filled motors rated at 1740 RPM, 460 volts, three-phase, 60 hertz with Class F insulation and NEMA B design explosion-proof wet pit insulation, along with 33-foot power cables, two moisture sensors with cables, two thermal sensors with cables, and four 36-inch stainless steel lift chains measuring 5/16 inch by 27 feet with grab links. The solicitation explicitly specifies WILO-EMU pumps with no substitutions permitted. Bidders must submit sealed bids by June 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time to Brenda Strickland, Purchasing Agent, at the City of Bainbridge address. The winning bidder must deliver fully assembled, adjusted, and operational equipment within a timeframe to be specified by the bidder and provide factory-trained representative services for a minimum of one day for startup and personnel instruction. All quoted prices must be firm for 60 days from bid opening and include all delivery charges to Bainbridge. Bidders must submit manufacturer technical data, performance specifications, installation guides, warranty information, parts lists, a signed W-9 form, and E-Verify documentation, with the City reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids and award the contract in whole or in part based on initial offers without further negotiation.

A local procurement preference of 2 percent is available for qualifying Decatur County businesses when evaluating bids for supplies and equipment. All contractors must comply with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 regarding federal work authorization program participation and must maintain E-Verify compliance throughout the contract period. The City requires a minimum of 30 days to make payment following goods receipt but will consider early payment discounts. Bids delivered verbally, by facsimile, or by email are not permitted, and all bid materials become the property of the City of Bainbridge. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The procurement appears designed to replace existing equipment at the lift station with new, fully operational systems that meet specified technical performance requirements.