bergen 260910 GT Tank Repair Specifications Bid Set Sealed.pdf

This is a sealed bid specification document for the Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) in Little Ferry, New Jersey, detailing Contract No. C218 for Gravity Thickener Tank Repair at the Little Ferry Water Pollution Control Facility. The project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of four existing gravity thickener tanks and one mixing tank, including removal and disposal of accumulated sludge and hazardous materials, substrate surface preparation, structural steel repair, effluent launder channel restoration using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) systems, replacement of effluent weir systems with fiberglass-reinforced alternatives, and application of protective coating systems to steel and concrete surfaces. The work is scheduled across two construction seasons, with the 2026 season focusing on Gravity Thickener Tanks No. 3 and No. 4, encompassing cleaning, temporary protection and containment, hazardous material abatement, demolition and replacement of influent pipe wall penetrations, and installation of new pipe wall sleeves. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as shown in the contract documents.

The specification document establishes the technical requirements and standards for bidding on this sealed-bid project. The work scope includes detailed requirements for hazardous materials handling, transportation, and disposal; substrate surface preparation protocols; structural repair specifications; and application of specified protective coating systems. Contractors must comply with all measurement and payment provisions outlined in Section 01 22 13 and follow the established bid schedule of prices. The project's phased approach over two construction seasons allows for systematic completion of tank rehabilitation while maintaining facility operations.