Submersible Non-Clog Wastewater Pump

The City of Springfield, Illinois, Office of Public Utilities is requesting sealed competitive bids for one submersible non-clog wastewater pump (Contract Index No. UW27-07-34), with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the City's electronic Bid Portal. Questions were due August 10, 2026 and City responses were provided August 12, 2026.

The pump must deliver 2,000 GPM at 68 feet of total dynamic head with a minimum shut-off head of 92 feet. It shall be equipped with a 480-volt, 3-phase, 60-hertz submersible electric motor and 75 feet of submersible-rated electric cable meeting National Electric Code and Insulated Cable Engineers Association standards. The pump shall include a 90-degree connection elbow with standard 8-inch, 250 lb flange. The unit must handle lime blowdown sludge from the Water Treatment Plant and scrubber sludge from the Power Plant at liquid temperatures ranging from 35°F to 105°F.

Acceptable manufacturers are Flygt, ABS, or approved equivalents. Manufacturers must be ISO-9001:2000 certified and maintain a factory direct repair facility within 325 miles of Springfield. A 15-month industrial permanent installation warranty against defects in workmanship and materials is required.

Delivery is DDP, Incoterms 2020, freight prepaid, to the Office of Public Utilities Water Filtration Plant, 3100 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, with delivery timing to be specified by the bidder following purchase order receipt. Payment terms default to NET 45 days from invoice receipt or final product acceptance, whichever is later; terms less than 20 days are not considered. Bids are evaluated on a lump sum basis and awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder with consideration of quality, specifications compliance, delivery terms, and bidder qualifications. The anticipated award date is October 6, 2026.