ITB 20242040 (2) WW W2 Strainers-Reissue

The City of Eugene, Oregon, and Lane County are seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20242040, a procurement for two replacement automatic backwash strainers at the local wastewater plant. The project requires drop-in strainer units that can handle 4,000 gallons per minute of secondary effluent at 90 psi, with the capability to remove solids larger than 250 microns. The strainers must include an automatic backwash control system and conform to specific electrical and construction requirements. Bids will be accepted until January 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM PST, with the City planning to award the contract by January 26, 2024. The technical specifications require the new strainers to be compatible with existing infrastructure, necessitating no piping changes or footprint modifications. Bidders must submit pricing on the City's standard bid form, including all freight costs, and the procurement will be evaluated based on responsiveness, technical compliance, and overall bid value.

The City encourages participation from minority, women, and emerging small businesses, as well as Oregon Forward Program contractors, though no mandatory set-aside percentages are specified. The procurement allows a preference for Oregon resident bidders. Two bids were received for this opportunity: one from The Hellan Strainer Company at $139,790.00 and another from Adams SFC, Inc. at $138,720.00, with the latter being the lower bid. Neither bidder presented a COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certification. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to evaluate the competency and responsibility of bidders. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Adams SFC, Inc. is the intended recipient of the contract at $138,720, with bidders having until February 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM to file a written protest with the City Purchasing Manager if they disagree with the proposed award.