Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II
(251) 694-3110 Office
jasawyer@mawss.com
Mobile Area Water and
Sewer System
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618-2236
PO Box 180249
Mobile, AL 36618-0249
INVITATION FOR BID
August 6, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER
IFB 26-048
NAME OF BID
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
BID OPENING DATE
Purchase of Two (2) Grit Snail Replacement Belts for CC Williams WWTP
MAWSS Purchasing Dept. Bid Box
East Visitor Entrance
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618
If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to:
1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618
Attn: Purchasing
with IFB# marked on envelope
August 21, 2026
BID CLOSING TIME
10:30 am Central Time
AWARD WILL BE MADE BY
MATERIAL DELIVERED TO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT
APPLICABLE SDP POLICY
Total Cost & Lead Time
CC Williams WWTP
1600 Yeend St.
Mobile, AL 36603
Chris McCormack (251) 423-5684 or Email: cmmccormack@mawss.com
Michael Ponder (251) 721-2850 or Email: mjponder@mawss.com
Jed Barbour
(251) 378-3513 or Email: jbarbour@mawss.com
None
Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified 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
26-048 Grit Snail Replacement Belts” or “IFB 26-048 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.
IFB 26-048 Grit Snail Replacement Belts
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IFB 26-048 GRIT SNAIL REPLACEMENT BELTS
CONDITIONS
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the Grit Snail Replacement Belts in our
Purchasing Department Bid Box located at the East Visitor Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 no later than
10:30 a.m. local time on August 21, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing time in the Operations Center
Board room located at the East Visitor 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 CC Williams WWTP located at 1600 Yeend St., Mobile, AL 36603, or to
the job site as needed. The bidder shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid Form.
A site visitation is recommended. Please contact Chris McCormack to set up a time for the site visit at 251-423-5684.
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. MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one
item.
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.
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 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 other bid documents.
Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.
Invoicing Requirements: Invoices should be emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com with purchase order
number on the invoice.
END OF CONDITIONS
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IFB 26-048 GRIT SNAIL REPLACEMENT BELTS
SPECIFICATIONS
EUTEK GRIT SNAIL REPLACEMENT BELTS
GENERAL
The purpose of this bid is to purchase:
1. Two (2) cleated belts for installation on a Eutek Grit Snail with a 72” clarifier.
Potential bidders are encouraged to make a site visit to fully understand the requirements of a successful
implementation.
PART 1 CLEATED BELTS
1. Equipment shall be:
A. One (1) Cleated Belt for a Eutek Grit Snail with 72” clarifier
(Model # 6/18/286.875/54/N/S/A, Serial # 11-3041-09)
B. One (1) Cleated Belt for a Eutek Grit Snail with 72” clarifier
(Model # 6/18/286.875/54/N/S/B, Serial # 11-3041-10)
PART 2 SPECIFICATIONS
1. Furnished equipment shall be Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”). Aftermarket parts will
not be accepted.
PART 2 EXECUTION
1. Submittals
A. Bidder shall submit manufacturer’s literature, specifications, and engineering data
including dimensions, equipment size and weight, and performance data.
B. Bidder shall submit in writing a certification from the manufacturer or manufacturer’s
representative that the furnished equipment is OEM, and compatible with existing
equipment model and serial information listed in PART 1 CLEATED BELTS.
C. Bidder shall submit operations and maintenance manuals to include complete installation,
operation, and maintenance data including installation.
D. Bidder shall submit itemized pricing for equipment and freight, with applicable lead times.
2. Delivery
A. Delivery of all equipment to:
i. Chris McCormack – Treatment Plant Operator II
Clifton C. Williams Wastewater Treatment Plant
1600 Yeend St., Mobile, AL 36603
END OF SPECIFICATIONS
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IFB 26-048 GRIT SNAIL REPLACEMENT BELTS
BID SHEET
Item # Qty
Description
Cleated Belt for a Eutek Grit Snail with 72” clarifier
1
1 Model # 6/18/286.875/54/N/S/A, Serial # 11-3041-09
Cleated Belt for a Eutek Grit Snail with 72” clarifier
2
1
Model # 6/18/286.875/54/N/S/B, Serial # 11-3041-10
3
1 Freight & any misc. charges, if applicable
Unit Cost
Total Cost*
*Total cost must include all charges, including but not limited to warranty, freight, tariffs, etc.
No additional charges can be added after award.
Delivery (ARO):
(After receipt of order)
_______
Company Name
Payment Terms
Address
City, State, Zip
Submitted By
Please Print
Title
Phone
Email Address
Please Print
The signer declares under penalty of perjury that she/he is authorized to sign this document and bind the company or
organization to all terms and conditions of this agreement.
Signature
Date
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