RFP 20252009 (3) BMF Strain Presses

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP 20252009) to replace three Parkson Corporation Sludge Cleaner Model SC3 strain presses at their Biosolids Management Facility (BMF). The procurement seeks replacement strain presses that can handle municipal anaerobically digested sludge from facultative sludge lagoons, with requirements that the new equipment match the performance specifications and physical dimensions of the existing units. Proposals are due by August 13, 2024, at 2:30 PM PST, with evaluation criteria focusing on total equipment cost/shipping, maintenance/annual cost and parts availability, references, and sustainability efforts. The City will award the contract to the most advantageous proposer based on these criteria. Specific technical requirements include compatibility with the existing Factory Talk Version 13 SCADA system, local control panel integration, and meeting detailed performance specifications for sludge handling and processing. Proposers must submit a Signed Bid Form, Proposal Questionnaire, and References Form to be considered.

Two proposals have been received to date, from Hydro International and Huber Technology, Inc., with Hydro International currently positioned as the recommended awardee. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on proposing organizations were mentioned in the documentation. The existing infrastructure requires the new strain presses to integrate with the current SCADA system and meet precise dimensional and operational parameters of the existing Parkson Corporation equipment. While specific budget or award values were not explicitly stated, the procurement involves replacing three complex industrial strain presses used in municipal wastewater treatment. The contract may be renewable upon mutual agreement, and the City has emphasized interest in proposals demonstrating environmentally-preferable and sustainable practices. No performance bond is required for this procurement, and the City will provide a local control environment for the new equipment at the Biosolids Management Facility.