Detail_Flocculator_Mixer_2A_2B_(anco)_.pdf

This is a technical specification document for flocculator mixer equipment related to the City of Bradenton's Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 Rehabilitation project at the Bradenton Water Treatment Plant. The project involves the removal and replacement of five existing flocculator mixers with new Anco mixers featuring 316 stainless steel paddles. The specification details the equipment design, manufacturing requirements, performance standards, and installation protocols for the new flocculator mixing systems. The procurement includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with a question submission deadline of March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Bids are due April 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. Construction must achieve substantial completion within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays.

Bidders must demonstrate experience completing at least two similar projects involving equipment installation and system integration, with at least one project valued at not less than $500,000. All bids must include a 5% bid bond, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required for bids of $200,000 or more. Licensed general contractors meeting the experience requirements are eligible to bid, with subcontracting permitted up to 50% of the contract price with prior written approval. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, and business auto coverage with the City named as additional insured. The specification documents reference NSF-approved coating systems and equipment manufactured by Anco, reflecting the technical requirements for water treatment infrastructure rehabilitation.