PUMP PROCUMENT – DRY PIT SUBMERSIBLE WASTERWATER PUMPS-

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge are soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of dry-pit submersible wastewater pumps to upgrade Pump Station 57. The project requires the delivery of five identical pumps, such as the Flygt NT 3356 or Sulzer XFP 351M-CH3 or an approved equal, configured with four duty pumps and one standby pump. The scope includes the provision of appurtenances, specific spare parts consisting of one impeller and one set of bearings and seals, and the performance of field testing and personnel training. Technical requirements specify a dry weather design flow of 8,600 gpm, and hydraulic-driven pumps are explicitly prohibited. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. CST on September 10, 2026, and must be submitted as a lump sum. The contract requires a one-year written warranty on all materials and workmanship, with payment terms set at NET 30. Delivery is F.O.B. destination within East Baton Rouge Parish, requiring a 48-hour advance notice to the owner. To be responsive, bidders must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State, provide a W-9 form, and demonstrate a good faith effort to utilize Small, Minority, or Women-owned businesses as subcontractors. Evaluation may include a preference for products manufactured in or firms doing business within the State of Louisiana.