N. & s. WW plant gravity belt thickener press rehabilitation

The City of Sanford, Florida is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 24/25-31R) for the rehabilitation of biosolids treatment equipment at two wastewater reclamation facilities. The procurement encompasses the rehabilitation of one gravity belt thickener unit at the North Wastewater Reclamation Facility, including the provision of two new independent master control panels and field instrumentation, and the rehabilitation of one belt filter press at the South Wastewater Reclamation Facility, including one new master control panel, one remote control panel, and associated field instrumentation. The project requires comprehensive rehabilitation including new rollers, bearing assemblies, hydraulic systems, electrical components, dewatering belts, and control panels compliant with UL 508A standards. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications by currently serving a minimum of five municipal accounts of equal size and scope within the last seven years and possess proper Florida licensure. The contractor must begin work within ten calendar days of Notice to Proceed and substantially complete the work within 120 calendar days, with final completion required within 150 calendar days total. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM with site visits to both facilities, written questions must be submitted by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and sealed bids are due February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM for public opening and reading at City Commission Chambers. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the contract includes a two-year warranty on equipment and workmanship from the date of final project acceptance.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified in the available documentation. Bidders must provide a bid security deposit of at least 5 percent of the maximum bid price in the form of a certified check or bid bond, and the bid must remain firm for 180 days from public opening. Retainage will be withheld at five percent after 50-percent project completion. All work must comply with applicable municipal, county, state, and federal codes, with coordination required with the City's Utility Plants Manager. The specific contract award value or budget range for this project has not been disclosed in the publicly available solicitation documents; interested vendors should consult the full IFB document for detailed technical specifications, cost proposals, and other bidding requirements.