27048 STEP Equipment as Needed

The City of Gloucester (MA) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #27048) to acquire a variety of STEP (Standardized Tank‑Elevator‑Pump) equipment on an as‑needed basis. The bid covers a range of items including 1000‑gallon pre‑loss processor tanks, multiple mechanical float switches (open and closed), click‑tight connectors, pump vaults, 10‑gpm pumps with various lead lengths and check valves, and associated accessories such as hoses, leads, and rebuild kits. Quantities range from a few units to dozens, with unit prices from roughly $40 to $7,800. Bids must be submitted electronically by the bid opening time on September 15, 2026, and the city reserves the right to accept any bid it deems in its best interest. • Bid Number: 27048 – “STEP Equipment as Needed” • Agency: City of Gloucester, Massachusetts • Publication date: 08/24/2026; Bid opening: 09/15/2026 11:30 AM (electronic) • Open‑until‑contracted solicitation – no fixed closing date beyond the opening time • Equipment categories: tanks, float switches, pump vaults, 10 gpm pumps, hoses, leads, rebuild kits • Estimated total contract value (based on listed quantities and unit prices): roughly $150 k‑$350 k • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question deadline indicated • Primary contact information not provided in the posting