Opportunity
Cedar Rapids Ionwave #6250155
Cedar Rapids Water Division Solicits Bids for Variable Frequency Drive Replacements and Installation
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
6250155
NAICS
238210, 237110
This opportunity involves the City of Cedar Rapids Water Division seeking bids for the replacement of variable frequency drives (VFDs) at three water system facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Water Division - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of six VFDs at J Avenue Water Treatment Plant - Replacement of five VFDs at 30th Street Drive Booster Station - Replacement of three VFDs at Collector Well No. 6 - Installation and commissioning services, including removal of old drives, installation of new VFDs, electrical work, and system integration - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with equal employment opportunity, non-collusion, and drug-free workplace policies - Iowa-specific contractor licensing and business authorization required - Bid bond, bidder status form, and evidence of authority to sign must be provided - Pre-bid conference is encouraged for all bidders - Estimated construction cost is approximately $2,692,000 - Open to all qualified vendors; both supply and installation are included in the scope
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Bid for the replacement of variable frequency drives at multiple water treatment facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The work includes replacing six variable frequency drives at the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, five at the 30th Street Drive Booster Station, and three at Collector Well No. 6. The City Engineer's opinion of probable construction cost is approximately $2,692,000. A pre-bid conference is scheduled, and bidders are encouraged to attend. The deadline for questions is August 19, 2026, and the bid closing date is August 26, 2026.