SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
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San Antonio Water System seeks bids for purchase and installation of one medium voltage 1,500-HP variable frequency drive unit. Bids must be submitted by June 23, 2026. The VFD must fit existing site constraints and meet specified deadlines.
INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS Bids are solicited for furnishing the goods, supplies, equipment and/or services as set forth in this solicitation. Bids must be received Electronically or by Sealed Bid in the Purchasing Office by date and time specified, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed Bids that are either mailed or delivered must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Director Purchasing, and have the bid number, bid name, closing date, and company name clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Sealed Bids should be mailed or hand delivered to the following address: San Antonio Water System Purchasing Department 2800 US Highway 281 North, Administration Bldg, 5th Floor San Antonio, TX 78212 Electronic Bids can not be accepted after the specified date/ time. Sealed Bids received late will be returned; they will not be opened nor considered in the evaluation of the bid. The undersigned agrees, if the bid is accepted, to furnish any and all items upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the specifications. The period of acceptance of this bid will be 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. SCOPE: The San Antonio Water System is soliciting bids for the purchase and replacement of one (1) enclosed Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive Unit. See further details of the scope of work hereinafter. We highly recommend online submission. This expedites the process and reduces errors for both buyer and supplier. For technical assistance, please contact Ion Wave's Customer Success Team: 1-866-277-2645 x 4 or email support@ionwave.net. The San Antonio Water System Purchasing Department is willing to assist any bidder(s) in the interpretation of bid provisions or explanation of how bid forms are to be completed. Assistance may be received by visiting the Purchasing Office in the SAWS Main Office, 2800 US Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78212, or by calling (210) 233-3819. To report suspected ethics violations impacting the San Antonio Water System, please call 1-800-687-1918. --- Q&A --- Q1: The current specifications limit VFD options and may result in longer lead times. This will affect making the listed December 1st deadlines. Can you confirm VFD specifications or will providing VFD options not listed in the specification be allowed? A1: Response: The deadline of December 1st must be met as indicated under Standard Requirements, paragraph A.3. Vendors that can meet this deadline requirement are welcome to submit their VFD product, provided the VFD is rated for 1,500-HP. Answer to question 2 indicates what will be allowed to be substituted by Vendor. Submitted: 6/12/2026 12:38:14 PM (CT) Q2: Is there a footprint constraint? what is the maximum footprint allowed for this equipment? A2: Response: The dimension limitation is indicated because the existing concrete pad is about 54 inches wide. The VFD has to provide clearance to install the supplemental control panel adjacent to the VFD encoiosure. Submitted: 6/8/2026 02:45:50 PM (CT)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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