Vogelsang pump parts

The Albany County Department of General Services Purchasing Division is seeking qualified vendors to provide Vogelsang Pump Parts for the Albany County Water Purification District through Request for Bids #2025-035-R. The procurement is structured as a one-year contract with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. The bid is bifurcated into two sections: Section I requires line-item pricing for specific pump parts, while Section II requests percentage discounts from shelf price or markup from vendor cost for unknown items. Vendors must submit pricing F.O.B. destination to either the North Plant at 1 Canal Road South or the South Plant at 209 Church Street in Albany, with no minimum order requirements. Delivery expectations are set at ten business days following purchase order receipt, and the County reserves the right to award the contract on a per-item or aggregate basis to maximize value. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a pre-bid deadline of April 18, 2025, for vendors seeking to submit equivalent products or request substitution approvals.

Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE's) are explicitly encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity. The solicitation emphasizes caution regarding non-Vogelsang replacement parts, which may potentially void manufacturer warranties. Vendors proposing equivalent products must obtain prior approval by submitting a Request for Substitution Approval form before the specified deadline. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for pump parts across two water purification facilities. The procurement approach demonstrates the county's commitment to competitive bidding and maintaining flexibility in vendor selection, with an apparent focus on supporting diverse business participation while ensuring technical compatibility and operational reliability of critical water infrastructure components.