The City of Spokane is procuring 5‑HP industrial sump motors on an as‑needed basis for its Solid Waste Disposal Waste‑to‑Energy Facility. The specification calls for a Balder‑Reliance (or approved equal) model SUM70504‑4 with 1755 RPM, three‑phase, 60 Hz, 230/460 VAC, 180TY enclosure, XPNV insulation, and V1‑class rating. K&N Electric Motors, Inc. was awarded the contract; pricing is structured as a unit price (excluding freight and tax) with a 9 % sales‑tax applied to the subtotal. The contract runs for an initial 12‑month term with the possibility of additional orders over a five‑year horizon, and any price adjustments require a 60‑day notice.
• Scope: Supply of industrial sump motors (as‑needed) meeting the detailed technical specs.
• Awarded Vendor: K&N Electric Motors, Inc. (single‑award).
• Pricing: Unit price plus separate freight; 9 % tax applied; price stability required for at least 12 months.
• Term: Implied 12‑month initial period, with estimated annual spend of ~$13 K (≈ $65 K over five years).