Robinson Elementary Filtration System

Grand Haven Area Public Schools is seeking bids for a Potable Water PFAS Treatment System to be installed at Robinson Elementary School in Grand Haven, Michigan. The procurement is a public contract for a comprehensive water treatment solution designed to remove Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from a non-community public water supply. The system must process an average of 35 gallons per minute, with a maximum flow of 40 gpm, and reduce combined PFOS and PFOA concentrations below 0.070 mg/l. Technical specifications require six carbon adsorbers with 24 cubic feet of virgin Calgon Carbon Corporation FILTRASORB 600 media per vessel, a sediment filter, UV disinfection unit, and a totalizing flow meter. The system must fit within an 8 feet by 10 feet area and include comprehensive documentation, including an operations and maintenance manual and one year of technical support. Bids are due on July 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM, with a required bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. The project timeline mandates system delivery by August 7, 2019, installation by August 8, 2019, and testing to commence on August 12, 2019.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation, the project is funded directly by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. The school district reserves the right to retain 10% of the contract amount as a retainer for final payment. The successful bidder will be required to provide a one-year warranty on parts and installation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for PFAS water treatment systems. The project involves integration with existing water infrastructure at Robinson Elementary, specifically targeting the removal of PFAS contaminants from the school's water supply. Though no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the complexity of the system and the detailed technical requirements suggest a significant investment in water treatment technology. The project is located in Ottawa County, Michigan, and is part of a broader effort to address water quality concerns related to PFAS contamination in public water systems.