Belt press rebuild for hutto south wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) has issued Request for Bids (RFB No. 25-1360) for a Belt Press Rebuild project at the Hutto South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hutto, Texas. The procurement involves rebuilding a Klampress Type 85 Size 3 (Model G3 200 8 roll KP2341-4064) belt filter press, which requires comprehensive rehabilitation services. Contractors must provide labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials, and services to complete the project, with specific requirements including installing reconditioned rollers, bearings, alignment switches, seal materials, and belts, as well as inspecting the stainless-steel dandy roller and conducting thorough testing. The bid requires contractors to demonstrate experience refurbishing at least three comparable units and show quality equal to or better than Ashbrook equipment. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 AM on March 6, 2025, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM the same day. The contractor must complete all work within 90 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with actual installation and testing to be accomplished within seven working days once work begins.

The solicitation encourages participation from Small, Minority, Women Owned Businesses, and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), with a specific HUB Subcontracting Plan requirement. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence for general liability, statutory workers' compensation, $1 million automobile liability, and $1 million employer's liability. The BRA will furnish belts, gearbox, and motor for the project, and the successful contractor must provide a two-year warranty on all work, excluding coatings. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available documentation. The project involves specialized wastewater treatment equipment rehabilitation, requiring technical expertise in industrial mechanical systems and precise mechanical restoration techniques. While no explicit budget is stated, the complexity of the project suggests a significant investment in maintaining critical municipal infrastructure.