IFB-2025-WA-2503 Filter Rehabilitation Units 11 & 12.

The Pueblo West Metropolitan District (PWMD) in Colorado has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB-2025-WA-2503) for Filter Rehabilitation of Units 11 & 12 at their Water Treatment Plant. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution for filter media replacement, involving complete removal and disposal of existing media, media blasting, surface preparation, and installation of new media according to strict specifications. Bidders must supply all materials and labor for rehabilitating the filtration units, including replacing steel fasteners with stainless steel components and applying specified coatings. The project requires adherence to AWWA B100-01 and NSF Standard 61 standards, with precise requirements for filter media types including gravel, garnet, silica sand, and anthracite. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. MT, with electronic bids due via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing website by 2:00 p.m. MT on July 17, 2025. The total project duration is 180 calendar days, and bidders must submit a 5% Bid Bond with their proposal.

The solicitation encourages submissions from minority, small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Successful bidders will be required to provide a Performance Bond, Labor and Materials Payment Bond, and Certificates of Insurance. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and extensive infrastructure work suggest a substantial investment. The project covers Pueblo County and Pueblo City jurisdictions, specifically targeting critical water treatment infrastructure rehabilitation. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in water treatment facility media replacement, quality assurance protocols, and ability to meet stringent material and installation specifications. The procurement process includes a virtual bid opening immediately following the submission deadline, with potential for comprehensive evaluation of technical capabilities, compliance with specified standards, and overall project approach.