Contract 26-1, Schwenksville Wastewater Treatment Plant Tank Rehabilitation

The Schwenksville Borough Authority is soliciting sealed bids for Contract 26-1, Schwenksville Wastewater Treatment Plant Tank Rehabilitation, through the PennBid online portal at www.pennbid.bonfirehip.com, with bids due by 1:00 PM on April 15, 2026. This procurement encompasses comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing steel wastewater treatment plant tank, including cleaning and grit removal, abrasive blasting of interior wall surfaces, interior painting of the steel tank, installation of new aeration drop pipes, diffusers, airlift piping and valves, installation of an air supply header, and replacement of the clarifier drive mechanism using a spare unit provided by the Authority. The contractor must maintain treatment facility operations and NPDES permit compliance throughout construction by providing temporary flow diversions, pumping equipment, and standby units at no additional cost. The project has a contract duration of 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed through Substantial Completion, with a critical completion deadline of September 30, 2026, as the project is financed in part by a COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA Grant. Bidders must provide a 10% bid bond, 100% performance bond, 100% payment bond, and 10% maintenance bond, along with contractor's insurance. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid, and prospective bidders may contact Authority Manager John Scully at 610.287.7772 to arrange site visits prior to bid submission.

The bid documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. All work must comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and specific contractor requirements outlined in the COVID-19 ARPA H2O PA Grant Agreement. Progress payments will be made monthly at 90% of work completed with 10% retainage until substantial completion. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The Schwenksville Borough Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make award as deemed most advantageous to the Authority. Specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials; interested contractors should reference the detailed bid documents available at no cost through the PennBid portal for complete specifications, drawings, and financial details.