Submersible Sump Pumps - Wastewater Applications

The Town of Killingly, Connecticut, located in Tolland County, is seeking sealed proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase and delivery of four submersible sump pumps for wastewater applications at 31 Wauregan Road. The procurement is limited to materials only and excludes installation, removal, electrical connection, and field assembly services. The Town requires three units rated at approximately 485 GPM and 46 feet of head, plus one unit capable of exceeding 50 feet of head, with all pumps specified as 3 HP, 460 volt, 3-phase equipment with 4-inch flanged horizontal discharge and minimum 20-foot cord length, including power cords, seal failure sensors, and manufacturer-provided accessories. The base equipment specification references a Goulds 4SD52H2BA or approved equal. Bidders must submit lump sum pricing covering all submersible sump pump costs, associated components, and delivery costs including freight, handling, and offloading coordination. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience supplying industrial-grade submersible pumps and provide evidence of at least three comparable municipal or utility pump supply contracts completed within the past five years, supported by three professional references. The procurement requires proof of general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance, along with a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit signed by an authorized company officer. Sealed proposals must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Office of the Town Engineer, Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street, Killingly, Connecticut 06239, with public opening and reading of bids immediately following the deadline. The vendor question and answer period runs from May 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT through June 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. All equipment shall be new, factory-tested, and include a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty from date of delivery covering material and manufacturing defects, with delivery required within 90 to 120 calendar days coordinated 48 hours in advance with Town personnel. The initial contract term is 150 consecutive calendar days commencing on the first day following full execution of the contract, with liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day applying for delivery delays beyond the agreed-upon date.

There are no designated set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement, as the solicitation accepts responses from all vendors with no restricted set-aside designations. No incumbent contractor or existing vendor information has been identified in the available solicitation documents. No current technology infrastructure or existing systems requiring integration have been specified. The estimated total contract value has not been disclosed in the solicitation materials. The Town of Killingly reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder determined to be in the Town's best interests. Inquiries regarding this procurement should be directed to David Capacchione, Town of Killingly, at 172 Main Street, Killingly, Connecticut 06239, via telephone at 860-779-5360 or email at dcapacchione@killinglyct.gov. Bid forms, specifications, and contract documents are available for review at the Office of the Town Engineer during normal business hours, on the Town of Killingly website at https://www.killingly.org/finance/pages/bids-and-rfps, and through the CTSource website at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/ctsource.