Replacement Submersible Grit Pump for the Headworks/MBR System at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Town of Taos is seeking a replacement submersible grit pump for the headworks/MBR system at the wastewater treatment plant. The existing infrastructure is specifically engineered around the operational parameters and physical specifications of the current WEMCO CLCESR Pump model. The sole source determination form has been posted for thirty days without challenge, and the Chief Procurement Officer has approved the sole source certification. The contract term is a one-time purchase, and the price of the sole source item is $54,190.35. • The pump must be compatible with the existing infrastructure and have a unique torque flow design to handle high-solids, stringy, and fibrous materials. • The contractor must provide a direct replacement WEMCO CLCESR pump to ensure seamless integration and minimize installation time. • The contract includes the purchase of a WEMCO CLCESR, 3 x 11, 5 HP submersible pump with motor and 25-foot power cable.