Awarded vendors
- American Babbitt Bearing, Inc.
Description
This contract involves the rework and re‑babbitting of the thrust and generator guide bearing on the Rock Island PH1 Unit B8 hydro‑electric turbine. The scope includes removal of the existing bearing, machining or refurbishing as needed, and applying a new babbitt coating to restore proper operation of the turbine’s thrust and guide components. The work is performed for a public utility district that operates hydroelectric generation assets in Washington State. The contract was awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis to a specialized bearing repair company.
• Scope: Bearing re‑conditioning, re‑babbitting, and related mechanical services for a hydro‑electric turbine unit.
• Awarded to: American Babbitt Bearing, Inc. for $94,200 (the lower of two submitted bids).
• Procurement: Open competition with a $100k estimated value; award determined by lowest responsible bid.