Purchase of a Replacement Godwin Skid Mount Pump for Cheshire LS035

Agency:	Mobile Water Service System(MAWSS)
State:	Alabama
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Dec 29, 2025
Due Date:	Jan 15, 2026
Solicitation No:	IFB 26-002
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Contract or Solicitation Number IFB 26-002
Solicitation Description
Opening Date January 15th 2026
Contact Terry Herman (251) 378-3509 or Email: therman@mawss.com
Solicitation Document(s)

ifb-26-002-repl-godwin-cd103m-skid-mount-pump-cheshire-ls035.pdf

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Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II

(251) 694-3110 Office

jasawyer@mawss.com

INVITATION FOR BID

December 29, 2025

Mobile Area Water and

Sewer System

4725 Moffett Road

Mobile, AL 36618-2236

PO Box 180249

Mobile, AL 36618-0249

INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER

IFB 26-002

NAME OF BID

BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT

BID OPENING DATE

Purchase of a Replacement Godwin CD103M Skid Mount Pump for Cheshire LS035

MAWSS Bid Box

Donaghey Business Entrance

4725 Moffett Road

Mobile, AL 36618

If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to the Warehouse:

1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618

January 15, 2026

BID CLOSING TIME

10:30 am Central Time

AWARD WILL BE MADE BY

MATERIAL DELIVERED TO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT

Total Cost & Lead Time

MAWSS – Lift Station Department

1610 Shelton Beach Road Ext

Mobile, AL 36618

Terry Herman (251) 378-3509 or Email: therman@mawss.com

APPLICABLE SDP POLICY

None

Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified in order to be considered. Submissions

received after the deadline will not be considered. Envelopes must bear the name of the supplier, company address and the

words “IFB 26-002 Skid Mount Pump Purchase” or “IFB 26-002 NO QUOTE.” Facsimile or email bids will not be accepted.

All bids must be submitted on the attached forms, or your bid will be disqualified. Bidder shall furnish all the information

required by the solicitation. The bidder’s name must be typed or printed on the bid sheet and signed by the bidder or

appropriate authorized executive officer of the bidder’s company. Bidders must initial any changes or erasures. Bidders should

retain a copy of bids for their records.

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this solicitation by signing and returning each addendum or by identifying

the addendum number and the date on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum by a bidder will result

in rejection of the bid if MAWSS determines that the addendum contains information that materially changes the requirements.

All bids shall be quoted FOB Destination, freight prepaid with no additional charges. Unless otherwise specified in the bid, all

prices will be on a firm-fixed price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred. MAWSS reserves the right

to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to terminate the bid process at

any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS’s best interest.

A Purchase Order and this “Invitation for Bid” with “Specifications,” “Conditions,” “Bid Form,” signed by the successful bidder’s

authorized representative, and all attached drawings and other documents furnished by MAWSS to the bidders with the

Invitation for Bid in order to illustrate the contract requirements, will constitute a contract for the goods and/or services to be

purchased.

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IFB 26-002 SKID MOUNT PUMP PURCHASE

CONDITIONS

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the IFB 26-002 Godwin Pump Purchase

in our Purchasing Department Bid Box located at the Business Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 no later than

10:30 a.m. local time on January 15, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing time in the Operations Center

Board room located at the Customer Service entrance. Award will be by Total Cost & Lead Time. The bidder offers and agrees,

if this bid is accepted, to furnish the items as defined in the specifications for the unit price set opposite each item. Pricing shall

be FOB Mobile, Alabama. All items shall be delivered to our Lift Station Dept. located at 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile,

AL 36618, or to the job site as needed. The bidder shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid Form.

Bidder understands and agrees that manufacturer and part numbers are provided for descriptive purposes only. Items of equal

or better quality will be considered but must be approved by MAWSS in writing. Upon delivery, if the quality, durability or

performance of any product represented as equal or better is determined by MAWSS to be unsatisfactory, MAWSS will require

a suitable substitute or will require that the originally specified item be delivered, at the unit price originally offered by bidder.

No substitution for items to be provided pursuant to this contract shall be permitted during the contract period without the

express written consent of MAWSS. All items provided shall be for commercial use and for the purposes reflected in the

contract documents.

No bid on closed out or discontinued item(s) will be accepted. Item(s) that have a determinable shelf life must be disclosed at

the time of bid submittal. Bidder understands that his/her bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.

Bidder understands and agrees that quantities will be purchased by MAWSS on an “as needed” basis to replenish inventory.

MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one item.

A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication,

division, addition or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the MAWSS Purchasing Buyer prior to award. In such cases, unit

prices shall not be changed.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine prior to the bid opening whether any amendment, additions, deletions or

changes of any type have been made to this Invitation for Bid, Conditions, Specifications, Bid Form or any of the other bid

documents. Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.

Invoicing Requirements: MAWSS requires additional information for all work performed and services provided. On the vendor’s

invoice for payment should be a detailed listing of work performed, services provided, dates completed, locations involved,

and any other pertinent information needed to verify the work and/or services were completed in accordance to the bid specs.

This additional information can be supplied in the form of detailed invoices, work orders, checklists or any other documents

used to track the work performed or services provided but details must be included on the actual invoice. A copy of the invoice

and these additional details must be sent to the “ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT” found on Page 1 of the bid documents

and a copy emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com.

END OF CONDITIONS

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IFB 26-002 SKID MOUNT PUMP PURCHASE

SCOPE/ SPECIFICATIONS

This IFB is for the replacement of a Godwin CD103M four-inch skid mount pump with a natural gas engine.

The frame dimensions and pipe flange orientation shall be the same as a Godwin CD103M so that MAWSS

does not have to reconfigure piping and the unit will fit on the current mounting pad. The suction flange

shall be at the rear of the unit, and the discharge shall be on the right-hand side looking from the rear of

the unit.

ENGINE DRIVEN STAND-BY PUMP SPECIFICATION SHEET

Service:

Sewage

Type of Pump: Engine Driven, Fully Automatic Dry Priming, Vacuum Assisted, Run Dry, Heavy Duty Solids

Handling, Horizontal Self-Priming Pump

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01

REFERENCES

A. The following is a list of standards which may be referenced in this section:

1. American Bearing Manufacturers' Association (ABMA).

2. Hydraulic Institute Standards.

3. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA): MG 1, Motors and

Generators.

4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.02

DEFINITIONS

A. Terminology pertaining to pumping unit performance and construction shall conform to the

ratings and nomenclature of the Hydraulic Institute Standards.

1.03

SUBMITTALS

A. Action Submittals

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Make, model, weight, and horsepower of each equipment assembly.

b. Complete catalog information, descriptive literature, specifications, and

identification of materials of construction.

c. Performance data curves showing head, capacity, horsepower demand, and

pump efficiency over entire operating range of pump from shutoff to

maximum capacity. Indicate separately the head, capacity, horsepower

demand, overall efficiency, and minimum submergence required at

guarantee point.

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d. Detailed structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings showing equipment

dimensions, size, and locations of connections and weights of associated

equipment.

e. Power and control wiring diagrams, including terminals and numbers.

Include all signal interfaces with the site RTU as shown on the Drawings.

f. Complete motor nameplate data, as defined by NEMA, motor manufacturer.

g. Factory finish system data sheets.

h. Power requirements for the battery charger and the jacket water heaters

associated with the portable pump. Physical dimensions, enclosure type, and

location for the battery charger and associated batteries.

i. Operation, Service & Parts manuals for the Pump, Engine & Control Panel

included with wiring diagrams and schematics for the Pump, Engine and

Control Panel.

B. Informational Submittals

1. Factory Functional Test Reports.

2. Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance, in accordance with Section 01 61 00,

Common Product Requirements, that factory finish system is identical to the

requirements specified herein.

3. Special shipping, storage and protection, and handling instructions.

4. Manufacturer's printed installation instructions.

5. Suggested spare parts list to maintain the equipment in service for a period of 1 year

and 5 years. Include a list of special tools required for checking, testing, parts

replacement, and maintenance with current price information.

6. List special tools, materials, and supplies furnished with equipment for use prior to

and during startup and for future maintenance.

7. Operation and Maintenance Data: As specified in Section 01 7823, Operation and

Maintenance Data.

8. Manufacturer's Certificate of Proper Installation, in accordance with Section 01 43

33, Manufacturers' Field Services.

1.04

EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish for each pump

1. Operation and Maintenance Manual.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01

GENERAL

A. Coordinate pump requirements with drive manufacturer and be responsible for pump and

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drive requirements.

B. Where adjustable speed drives are required, furnish a coordinated operating system complete

with pump, drive, and speed controller.

C. The portable by-pass pump specified will be used to pump raw sewage.

D. The pump manufacturer shall supply the pump and specified accessories.

E. The only acceptable manufacturers shall be:

1. Cornell

2. Pioneer

3. Godwin

F. Design Requirements

1. Max Flow

1000 GPM @ 78tdh

2. Minimum Solid Handling Size 3 Inches

3. Max TDH

175ft

4. Minimum Suction Lift

20 Feet

5. Max Operating Speed

2200 RPM

6. Suction Connection

4” 150# ANSI B16.5

7. Discharge Connection

4” 150# ANSI B16.5

G. The bid item shall be delivered to the owner within 24 weeks of issuance of order and order

to proceed as per bid specifications.

2.02

SUPPLEMENTS

A. Some specific requirements are attached to this section as supplements.

2.03

COMPONENTS

A. The pump shall be fitted with fully automatic priming system and full flow discharge check

valve. The priming system shall be capable of priming the pump from a completely dry pump

casing, and by design will not discharge pumpage into the atmosphere. The pump must be

capable of running totally dry for periods of up to 24 hours, then re-priming and returning to

normal pumping volumes. Priming systems that require manual water additions to facilitate

pump priming are not acceptable. A demonstration of the pumps ability to repeatedly cycle

from dry suction/pump/snore/pump shall be required. This will necessitate the draining of

all residual water from the pump case to initiate dry suction starting conditions.

B. The sound attenuation enclosure shall be critical grade. Noise level 69DBA at 30 feet.

C. The pump shall be capable of station suction lifts to 20 vertical feet. It shall also be capable

of operation using extended suction lines.

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