Horizontal Shafted Screw Conveyor

The Town of Cary, North Carolina is requesting bids on a Horizontal Shafted Screw Conveyor for the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility Biosolids Dryer Building, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and questions due October 6, 2026.

The conveyor shall be 16 inches in diameter and 46 feet 5 inches in length, constructed of 304 stainless steel with two sectional screw assemblies, a 7.5 HP or 10 HP gearmotor drive assembly, stainless steel troughs with AR235 liners, discharge and inlet chutes, hinged covers with limit switches, and an emergency stop station. All items must be new and unused. Bidders must confirm whether products meet exact specifications by marking "YES" or "NO" on the bid form; any exceptions must be submitted in writing during the question-and-answer period and approved via addendum. The successful bidder shall furnish complete shop assembly with detailed drawings for review prior to fabrication, provide repair parts and support for a minimum specified duration, and deliver the unit between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, to 4900 West Lake Road, Apex, NC 27539.

Pricing is fixed-price, initially for sixty days, with an option to extend for up to five additional six-month periods, subject to price adjustments tied to the All Urban Consumers Price Index (CPI-U) if industry-wide adjustments occur. Bidders must provide pricing subtotals and grand total that include all goods, freight, on-site startup, and training fees, with taxes listed separately on invoices. Prices are quoted FOB destination, freight prepaid. A warranty covering all parts against defects in materials and workmanship is required, effective upon acceptance by Cary, with repairs or replacements provided at no cost during the warranty period. The Town of Cary reserves the right to reject any or all bids and any units failing to meet specifications upon delivery, with all freight charges on rejected units borne by the successful bidder. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The anticipated award date is October 2026.