Fairhope Granicus #Bid 26-044-2026-SEW-012

City of Fairhope Solicits Bids for Gayfer Park Lift Station Upgrade (Pumps, Controls, Valves, and Installation)

This opportunity involves the City of Fairhope, Alabama, seeking contractors for a comprehensive upgrade of the Gayfer Park Lift Station sewage pumping facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Fairhope, Public Utilities and Purchasing Department (Baldwin County) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Two submersible non-clog pumps (250 GPM @ 55 TDH, 10 HP, 3-phase, 240V, 1760 RPM) - Designed for grit, debris, and organic sewage solids - Cast iron and stainless steel construction (ASTM standards) - 5-year limited warranty for municipal use - Pump control panel (NEMA 4X, 304 stainless steel enclosure) - MPE SC100 duplex pump controller - Soft start, phase monitor relays, lightning arrestor, elapsed time meters, weatherproof alarm - 2-year warranty - Vega Vegapuls C-21 radar level sensor (4-20mA analog output) - 304 stainless steel SCH40 piping - AVK 4-inch cast iron gate valves (AWWA C509) and swing check valves (AWWA C508) - Lockable aluminum access hatches and grates with 316 stainless steel hardware - Stainless steel control panel stand and ventilated junction box - Services Requested: - Demolition and removal of existing pumps, piping, pump-house, concrete slab, and electrical equipment (excluding wet well) - Installation of all new equipment and auxiliary items - Site testing, commissioning, and operational demonstration (including manufacturer representative involvement) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All labor, materials, and equipment to be provided by contractor - Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and encouragement of Minority Business Enterprise participation - Proper Alabama state contractor licensing required - Strict adherence to technical specifications and warranty periods (1 year for most equipment, 2 years for control panel, 5 years for pumps/motors) - Project duration is 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages for delays - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - MPE (pump controller) - Vega (level sensor) - AVK (valves) - No specific pump manufacturer is named; pumps must meet detailed technical and warranty requirements.

Description

The City of Fairhope is soliciting bids for the upgrade of the Gayfer Park Lift Station. The project includes demolition of existing pumps, piping, pump-house, concrete slab, and electrical equipment, followed by installation of new pumps, piping, hatches, electrical items, and all necessary auxiliary equipment. Qualified contractors are invited to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and perform all operations required for the rehabilitation of the existing sewage pumping station. Bid documents are available on the City of Fairhope website or by email request. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.

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