Grinder Pumps

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids for five new grinder pumps under solicitation number 720-64-77696-SP, with submissions required to be delivered in person at the Senator West “Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair” in Irving, Texas, by 2:30 PM CST on May 12, 2026. The pumps must fully meet the proprietary specifications outlined in the solicitation, equivalent to the Myers WG50-23-25 model, featuring a 5 hp, 230V, 3-phase motor, cast iron housing, and carbon/ceramic mechanical seal, and must be new, unused, and accompanied by manufacturer warranty documentation and operating manuals. Performance must comply with ASTM A48 for cast iron and National Electrical Code standards, and all units will be accepted only after inspection and testing at the F.O.B. destination, Cooper South Sulphur State Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Delivery is governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all shipping, handling, and offloading costs and retains risk of loss until delivery. Award will be made based on Best Value, not lowest price, evaluating technical capability, past performance, delivery schedule, and price reasonableness as interconnected factors. Past performance is assessed on a strict pass/fail basis using the Texas Comptroller’s Vendor Performance System, with a failing rating resulting in disqualification. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a Unique Entity ID, and are subject to numerous mandatory certifications under Texas law, including compliance with HB1295 for contracts over $1 million, E-Verify for employment eligibility, prohibition of business with foreign terrorist organizations, and certification that they are not abortion providers or involved in human trafficking. All work products and materials developed under the contract become the exclusive property of the State of Texas, and contractors must indemnify the state against claims arising from their performance. The solicitation includes strict confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations, requires prior approval for subcontracting, and mandates that all proposals include product literature and be physically delivered—electronic, faxed, or mailed submissions are not accepted unless specified under separate notice.