What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Worcester seeks a vendor to furnish and deliver four manual electric submersible pumps for its Department of Public Works water distribution system. The pumps must meet the City's specifications, including a 111 gpm flow rate, and include a one-year workmanship warranty after final inspection and acceptance. Bidders must be authorized sales and service representatives capable of supplying replacements and must include descriptive brochures, product details, and a signed Certificate of Good Faith. The City will award the contract to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with specifications, with ninety days reserved for award. Applicants must submit one completed Request for Quotation form by 4:00 PM on November 23, 2026, via email to [email protected] or to the Purchasing Division. Bidders must direct all questions to Jerry Kucera at [email protected], and deliver the pumps F.O.B. to 18 East Worcester Street within 30 days of order receipt.
Scope of work
- Four (4) manual electric submersible pumps
- Slimline design fitting into 8-inch pipes with built-in thermal protection
- Stainless steel body, urethane rubber impeller, and silicon carbide mechanical seals
- 2-inch discharge, 111gpm flow rate, 115V, 11.5A, 1hp, 3600 RPM
- 50-foot cord length
- Delivery F.O.B. to 18 East Worcester Street within 30 days
- One-year equipment, materials, and workmanship warranty
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest net price in accordance with specifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized sales and service representative
- Ability to supply replacement parts on an as-needed basis
Documents to include with your response
- Completed Request for Quotation form
- Certificate of Good Faith Form (M.G.L. c. 30B, Section 10)
- Descriptive/illustrated brochures for all items
- Acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1
How to submit
- Method
- Email or sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- One fully completed copy of the Request for Quotation form emailed or mailed to the Purchasing Division, 455 Main Street, Room 201, Worcester, MA 01608-1895.