RFP Snyder Hill Pumping Plant Unit 6 Motor Stator Rewind

The Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) is requesting proposals for a Snyder Hill Pumping Plant Unit 6 Motor Stator Rewind under RFP, with proposals due September 3, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 18. This is a specialized electric motor repair engagement covering stator winding removal and disposal, core testing at multiple stages, fabrication and installation of replacement windings, installation of six Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) with associated cables, rotor cleaning, inspection, balancing, testing, and all acceptance testing.

The cost proposal shall be submitted as a lump-sum line item. Contract award is estimated for October 14, 2026, with final deliverables due by February 1, 2027; field work schedule is to be determined. The vendor must provide a minimum three-year warranty from final completion and may propose extended warranty periods.

Evaluation follows a two-step process: technical proposals are scored first, then price is evaluated for top-ranking technical respondents. Technical scoring weights Technical Compliance, Understanding & Approach (20%), Respondent Experience and Expertise (20%), Quality Assurance Processes (15%), Time/Project Management/Warranty & Service (20%), Proposal Quality (10%), and Price (15%).

Mandatory submittals include a completed questionnaire, pricing proposal, evidence of financial stability, Certificate of Good Standing from the Arizona Corporation Commission, and corporate resolution authorizing proposal submission. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance at $2 million per occurrence, automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and commercial umbrella or excess liability at $1 million (optional). All work must comply with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program requirements, Arizona Employers Sanctions Law, and Israeli boycott restrictions under Arizona law.

Written questions are due August 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Phoenix Time. Proposals are submitted electronically via OpenGov Procurement by September 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Phoenix Time. Pre-proposal conference RSVP is required by August 17, 2026.