Wichita Bonfire #260264

Lincoln Street Dam hydraulic system maintenance and fluid replacement

The City of Wichita is seeking a contractor to maintain the Lincoln Street Dam hydraulic system and replace its hydraulic fluid and filter. - Government buyer: City of Wichita — Public Works & Utilities Department, Flood Control Division. - Opportunity: RFB 260264 for maintenance of the Lincoln Street Dam hydraulic system. - Requested products: - Hydraulic fluid — Royal Purple BioMax EAL 46 synthetic, or approved equal. The fluid must have a pour point of -25°F and meet system and environmental requirements. The existing tank holds 600 gallons; the required replacement-fluid quantity is not specified. - Replacement hydraulic filter; quantity and part number are not specified. - Requested service: One lump-sum maintenance service (quantity 1): drain and properly contain and dispose of existing fluid, clean the tank, replace the fluid and filter, inspect fittings, hoses, and lines for leaks or damage, secure connections, monitor fluid levels and system pressure, and start up and test system functions. Recommend repairs or replacements if inspection identifies a need. - Named OEM/product brand: Royal Purple. No other vendors are named in the solicitation. - Notable requirement: The specified fluid is biodegradable/environmentally suitable hydraulic fluid or an approved equal, with a pour point of -25°F. - Selection basis: Lowest and best total net bid.

Description

The City of Wichita is seeking bids for hydraulic system maintenance for the Flood Control Division. Work includes draining and disposing of fluid from the 600-gallon tank, cleaning the tank, replacing the fluid with Royal Purple BioMax EAL 46 synthetic or an approved equal, and replacing the hydraulic filter. The contractor must inspect fittings, hoses, and lines, secure connections, monitor fluid levels and system pressure, and test system functions after repairs. The award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid.

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