ITB 20262021 Dedicated RNG Flare Installation

The City of Eugene's Wastewater Division is soliciting competitive bids for ITB 20262021, a public improvement project involving the installation of a Dedicated RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) Flare at the River Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Lane County, Oregon. The project requires installing a Shand and Jurs flare and control system, along with a Harris Thermal stainless-steel tank, which will be integrated into the existing off-spec gas piping system. The primary objective is to provide a dedicated off-spec gas flare for the RNG plant and return two existing flares to serving only the anaerobic digesters. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 30th at 9:00 AM, with final bids due on Thursday, November 20th at 2:30 PM through OregonBuys. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security and comply with prevailing wage rates, employee drug testing program certification, and local and state regulations. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and meeting the City of Eugene's standards for public improvement contracts, with an emphasis on sustainability, social equity, and local business participation.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with potential preference given to local and disadvantaged business enterprises. The project will require integration with existing wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, specifically connecting to current off-spec gas piping systems. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is anticipated to start in January 2025 with an initial two-year term and potential for up to three additional one-year renewals. The comprehensive project documentation, including detailed engineering drawings and a project manual prepared by Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, indicates a sophisticated renewable natural gas infrastructure investment. The technical specifications suggest a complex project involving civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work, with a candle-stick type waste gas burner capable of 20 MMBTU/hr and a stainless-steel off-spec gas storage vessel with 340 cubic feet capacity. Though no explicit budget range is provided in the solicitation documents, the technical complexity and scope suggest a significant capital investment in municipal renewable energy infrastructure.