Four Inch Portable Trash Pump

The City of Independence, Missouri, invited bids for a portable trash pump system, which includes a four-inch portable trash pump, suction hoses, discharge hoses, and an intake screen. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, including Water Movers Kansas City, Cummings, McGowan & West, Gorman Rupp, Thompson Pump, and Bauer. The system is intended for use at the Courtney Bend Water Plant. The key components of the system include a four-inch portable trash pump, five sections of heavy-duty 4” rubber suction hose, three sections of heavy-duty 4” lay-flat discharge hose, and a stainless steel intake screen. • The four-inch portable trash pump must be manufactured by Godwin Pumps or an acceptable alternative. • The suction hoses must have a minimum working pressure rating of 150 psi and a minimum working temperature of 15°F. • The discharge hoses must have a minimum working pressure rating of 150 psi and a minimum working temperature of 15°F. • The intake screen must be made of stainless steel and have a flow capability matching or exceeding that of the intake hose or pump. The contract value is estimated to be around $41,921.17, based on the prices quoted by the vendors.