Aeration Basin Weir Gate Replacement

The Town of South Windsor, Connecticut has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #13893) for the Aeration Basin Weir Gate Replacement project at the Water Pollution Control Facility. This procurement seeks sealed bids for the removal and replacement of four sliding weir gates located at the discharge of the aeration basins. The project requires contractors to remove existing weir gates and install new sliding gates, with a specific focus on ensuring proper functionality of the water treatment facility's infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the South Windsor Water Pollution Control Facility located at 1 Vibert Road, which will allow potential bidders to inspect the project site and understand the specific requirements. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Office of the Town Manager at Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Avenue, by March 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness and the submission of the lowest price, with the contract awarded to the most qualified bidder.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business categories. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the documents do not mention existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, no estimated total contract value or specific budget range was disclosed in the available documentation. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, which indicates vendors will need to provide a comprehensive bid price for the entire scope of work. The contact person for any questions regarding the bid is Ether Diaz, who can be reached at 860-644-2511 or ether.diaz@southwindsor-ct.gov. Interested vendors should carefully review all solicitation documents to ensure full understanding of the project requirements and submission guidelines.