Rancho California Water District Planet bids #RFB 261-2026

Well 154 vertical turbine pump assembly, equipment, delivery, and startup support

Rancho California Water District is seeking a complete vertical turbine pump assembly and related equipment for Well 154, with contractor support for delivery and startup observation. - Government buyer: Rancho California Water District, Well & Pumps Department; Procurement function. - OEMs and vendors named: USEM (100 HP VHS motor), Roscoe Moss (Ful-Flo louvered screen), and 3M (preferred Scotchkote coating). WPI is also named in the motor description; the proposed pump manufacturer and model must be identified by bidders. - Requested equipment: One 11CLC4 four-stage bowl assembly; one two-piece intermediate/head shaft assembly; one 100 HP USEM VHS motor, model HF50/H405TP (HO100V2SLG); 23 column pipes total; 23 bronze drop-in line-shaft retainers; 23 416 stainless-steel line shafts total; 43 PVC sounding tubes; one Roscoe Moss Ful-Flo screen; one stainless-steel cone strainer; and one lot of shop supplies, fuel, and consumables. A separate sales/use tax line is also requested. - Performance and material requirements: Pump duty of 700 GPM at 215 feet TDH, minimum 85.5% efficiency, and operation to the right of the best efficiency point. Materials must meet NSF/ANSI 61 requirements. The bowl assembly calls for 316 stainless-steel impellers and hardware, an NSF 61-approved coating (3M Scotchkote Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating 134 preferred, or an approved alternative), and no step-down coupling. - Services and scope limits: Provide assembly, inspection, and delivery, plus qualified representative support to observe startup and performance testing, review results, document deficiencies, and provide technical advice. Freight, transportation, lodging, per diem, and related costs are included. Installation and physical field labor are excluded. - Support requirements: Bidders must provide pump lead time and warranty details. The minimum contractor warranty is one year from initial installation, with longer manufacturer coverage applying where available. Warranty coverage is tied to successful startup, performance verification, and District acceptance. Contractor must respond to equipment deficiency notices and make qualified technical personnel available within 48 hours when requested.

Description

Rancho California Water District is requesting bids for a Well 154 vertical turbine pump assembly. The listed items include the pump bowl assembly, motor, column pipe, shaft assemblies, screen, strainer, and related supplies and delivery costs. The procurement also includes onsite startup observation, field performance review, and technical advisory support; installation and physical field labor are excluded. Bids must include line-item costs, the completed Bid Response Form, and a detailed technical submittal, and are due electronically by October 21, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. PDT.

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