ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Addendum_4.pdf

Addendum 4 to ITB WRS/260536, issued by the City of Ocala Water Resources Department on May 7, 2026, provides clarifications regarding the procurement and installation of a rotary press dewatering system at Water Reclamation Facility #2. The addendum addresses two critical questions raised during the pre-bid meeting held on March 19, 2026. The first clarification confirms that if the rotary press manufacturer verifies that the existing polymer mixing system is adequately sized for the new equipment, the vendor is not required to supply a new liquid polymer mixing system as originally specified in the project summary. The second clarification addresses responsibility for installation work, confirming that the City of Ocala will assist with power installation and SCADA integration between the new rotary press and the existing polymer system, rather than requiring the vendor to complete these tasks independently.

These clarifications reduce the scope of work and associated costs for vendors submitting bids, as they eliminate the potential need for a redundant polymer system and clarify that critical infrastructure integration will be handled by the City. The addendum represents a significant revision to the original solicitation requirements and should be incorporated into all bid proposals submitted by the April 8, 2026 deadline. Vendors must continue to meet all other contractual requirements, including the minimum ten years of experience designing and installing domestic wastewater rotary presses, attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting, provision of a three-year warranty, and submission of required bonding and insurance documentation.