Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the City of Sanford, Florida Purchasing Division on March 23, 2026, for IFB 24/25-31R, a gravity belt thickener press rehabilitation project at the City's North and South Wastewater Reclamation Facilities. The procurement encompasses the rehabilitation of one gravity belt thickener unit at the North facility with two new independent master control panels and field instrumentation, and the rehabilitation of one belt filter press at the South facility with one new master control panel, one remote control panel, and associated field instrumentation. The project requires comprehensive rehabilitation including new rollers, bearing assemblies, hydraulic systems, electrical components, dewatering belts, and control panels compliant with UL 508A standards. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on February 4, 2026, with written questions due by February 19, 2026, and sealed bids due February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM for public opening and reading at City Commission Chambers. The contractor must begin work within ten calendar days of Notice to Proceed and substantially complete the work within 120 calendar days, with final completion required within 150 calendar days total.

The Notice of Intent to Award identifies ALFA LAVAL as the apparent successful bidder; however, the award remains subject to final departmental approval and execution of a written agreement containing terms and conditions acceptable to the City. The specific contract award value has not been disclosed in publicly available solicitation documents. Bidders were required to provide bid security of at least 5 percent of the maximum bid price and meet minimum qualifications by currently serving a minimum of five municipal accounts of equal size and scope within the last seven years with proper Florida licensure. The solicitation contains no set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status. All work must comply with applicable municipal, county, state, and federal codes, with coordination required with the City's Utility Plants Manager. The contract includes a two-year warranty on equipment and workmanship from the date of final project acceptance, and retainage will be withheld at five percent after 50-percent project completion.