Brush run water pollution control plant – belt filter press replacement

Peters Township Sanitary Authority in Washington County, Pennsylvania, is seeking bids for the comprehensive Brush Run Water Pollution Control Plant Belt Filter Press Replacement project. The procurement is structured across three distinct contracts: General Construction, HVAC Construction, and Electrical Construction, with the primary objective of replacing existing water treatment infrastructure at the 111 West Valley Brook Road facility in McMurray. The project scope includes replacing the belt filter press, press feed pump, belt conveyor, polymer system, installing new HVAC equipment, and completing associated electrical work. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals through the PennBid online platform, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on January 30, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Brush Run Water Pollution Control Plant, and all bidding documents will be available at no cost on the PennBid website. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equaling 10% of the total bid price, and contractors will be evaluated on their qualifications, including submitted statements of compliance, non-collusion affidavits, and ability to meet Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it requires compliance with Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's non-discrimination provisions. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to conduct business in Pennsylvania and provide evidence of technical qualifications. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 300 calendar days and final completion within 330 days after the notice to proceed, with a critical milestone mandating demolition and installation of the belt filter press system within 60 days. Liquidated damages are structured at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion, $1,000 per day for remaining work completion, and $250 per day for milestone failures. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract includes a $10,000 allowance for unforeseen site conditions across Contracts 1 and 3. The Owner will directly procure the belt filter press, with contractors responsible for all other materials, labor, equipment, and installation work. PennBid will assess a service fee of 0.33% of the bid total, capped at $6,000, applicable only to awarded contractors.