Clarifier Rehab Waste Water Plant

Newport Utilities, located in Clay County, Tennessee, is seeking sealed bids for a Clarifier Rehabilitation project at their Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of two secondary clarifiers, including replacement of below-waterline equipment, installation of new stilling wells, replacement of rake assemblies, lower bearings, and drive shafts. Bidders are required to submit a lump sum proposal with a contract duration of 90 calendar days for substantial completion and 120 days for final completion. The project mandates that bidders provide written evidence of qualifications, experience, and financial data within 5 days of the owner's request. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at the Newport Utilities Main Office, with sealed bids due on September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price and complete all bid form blanks in ink. The procurement will be conducted electronically through BidNet Direct, with an anticipated Notice of Award on September 23, 2025, following evaluation and Board approval.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project will be awarded as a single prime contract, and the successful bidder must furnish a payment bond. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves rehabilitating existing infrastructure at the Newport Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 465 Lisega Blvd in Newport, Tennessee. The project is tax-exempt for Tennessee sales and use taxes on materials and equipment, and the owner intends to potentially assign certain existing contracts for equipment or materials to the successful bidder. Newport Utilities serves Newport (Cocke County) and portions of surrounding counties, covering approximately 600 square miles and providing electric, broadband, water, and wastewater services. Though no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the clarifier rehabilitation suggests a significant capital investment. The procurement contact is John Johnson, Procurement Manager, who can be reached at jjohnson@newportutilities.com or 423-625-2843 for additional information.