Description
The City of Montpelier, Vermont, is issuing an RFP to pre‑qualify and select a vendor for skid‑mounted duplex suction‑lift wastewater pump systems. The selected vendor will become the city’s standard supplier for current and future pump‑station replacement and rehabilitation projects. Proposals must include detailed specifications, performance data, warranty information, life‑cycle cost analysis, and compliance with Build America/Buy America and EPA American Iron & Steel requirements. The city plans a manufacturing‑site visit as part of the evaluation. Submissions are due electronically by 11:59 PM on 26 Nov 2026; proposals will be privately opened on 3 Dec 2026.
• Scope: Supply of a complete skid‑mounted duplex suction‑lift pump system (230 gpm @ 25 ft TDH, 3‑inch solids handling).
• Required features: VFDs, SCADA monitoring, warranty details, priming system description, emergency power options, and spare‑parts support.
• Evaluation criteria (100 points total): Cost (15), Warranty (15), Support availability (15), Priming system (15), References (15), Solids‑handling/anti‑clog (15), Emergency operation (10).
• Mandatory compliance: Build America/Buy America Act, EPA AIS, USDA Rural Development, and 2 CFR 200.216 restrictions.
• Submission format: Electronic PDF to parts@montpelier‑vt.org; include capital cost (shipping included) valid 60 days, life‑cycle cost, and warranty copy.