Detail Flocculator Mixer Specification Document

This is a technical specification document for the City of Bradenton, Florida's rehabilitation project of Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 at the Bradenton Water Treatment Plant. The document provides detailed specifications for the flocculator mixer equipment that will replace five existing mixers as part of the comprehensive rehabilitation project. The procurement requires removal and replacement of five flocculator mixers with new Anco mixers featuring 316 stainless steel paddles, representing a critical component of the overall sedimentation basin rehabilitation work. The project site is located at 5600 Natalie Way E, Bradenton, FL 34203. Bids are due April 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and a question submission deadline of March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Construction must achieve substantial completion within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for any project delays.

The specification document outlines the technical requirements and performance standards for the Anco flocculator mixers, including material composition, construction specifications, and operational parameters. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience with at least two similar projects involving concrete repair and high-performance coatings, with at least one project valued at not less than $500,000. A 5% bid bond is required for all submissions, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required for bids exceeding $200,000. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, with the City named as additional insured. Subcontracting is permitted up to 50% of the contract price with prior written approval from the Owner. Licensed general contractors meeting experience requirements are eligible to bid with no identified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated contract value likely exceeds $1,000,000 based on the comprehensive scope and 150-day construction schedule.