Detail_Flocculator_Rapid_Mixer_(anco).pdf

This is a technical specification document for flocculator and rapid mixer equipment submitted to the City of Bradenton, Florida, in support of the Sedimentation Basin and Flocculator No. 2 Rehabilitation project (IFB #26-027NT). The document provides detailed specifications for the Anco flocculator mixer equipment that will replace five existing flocculator mixers at the Bradenton Water Treatment Plant located at 5600 Natalie Way E, Bradenton, FL 34203. The procurement process 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., and bids due April 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The project requires substantial completion within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the completion deadline.

The flocculator specification document details the technical requirements for the new Anco mixers featuring 316 stainless steel paddles that will be installed as part of the comprehensive rehabilitation work. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience completing at least two similar projects involving concrete repair and high-performance coatings, with at least one project valued at not less than $500,000. All bids require a 5% bid bond, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are mandatory for bids of $200,000 or more. 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 solicitation contains no identified set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and licensed general contractors meeting experience requirements are eligible to bid, with subcontracting permitted up to 50% of the contract price subject to prior written approval from the Owner.