ANNOUNCEMENT: Digester Sludge Pump Replacement Deer Island Treatment Plant

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking bids for the Digester Sludge Pump Replacement project at the Deer Island Treatment Plant, Contract No. 7123. The project involves the installation of one digester sludge pump, one flushing water pump, associated valves, and controls. The work is located in Norfolk County, Suffolk County, Boston City, and Quincy City. Sealed general bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, and sealed filed sub-bids for electrical work are due by 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009. A pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. To be eligible to bid, general bidders must be certified in the Mechanical Systems category. The estimated project cost is $1,800,000.00.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract documents are available for free, with additional sets available for a non-refundable fee of $100. The solicitation does not provide specifics on the contract term or any renewal options.