Request for Proposals for Screw Press Dewatering System

The Town of North Attleborough, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for a screw press dewatering system for the Wastewater Treatment Facility, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes furnishing a screw press system for thickened sludge dewatering, comprising the screw press equipment, polymer system, electrical and control panels, and instrumentation. Vendors must be qualified equipment providers capable of supplying a complete, integrated system. RFP documents became available September 24, 2026 through Tighe & Bond's website at http://www.tighebond.com/Projects_Out_to_Bid.php and for in-person review at Tighe & Bond's office at 120 Front Street, Suite 700, Worcester, Massachusetts during standard business hours Monday through Friday. Prospective bidders must register to download materials.

Proposals must separate technical and cost elements in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B. Technical proposals will be evaluated by designated evaluators; the Chief Procurement Officer will open price proposals after technical review. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor whose proposal is deemed most advantageous based on price and stated evaluation criteria. The Town reserves the right to assign any awarded agreement to a General Contractor performing construction services for the WWTF Dewatering Upgrade, introducing a potential performance constraint if the award structure involves downstream assignment.

Tighe & Bond, Inc. serves as the consulting engineer for this procurement and may be contacted at 508-471-2201. Proposals may be hand-delivered or mailed to the North Attleborough Department of Public Works at 49 Whiting Street, North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02760.