Sand Filter Rebuild

The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) of the City of Jamestown, New York is requesting sealed bids for sand filter underdrain system rehabilitation under Project BD-22-26, with bids due October 20, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The BPU is soliciting three separate lump-sum proposals: one for the rehabilitation of 0.5 sand filter beds, one for 1 complete sand filter bed, and one for 1.5 sand filter beds. Work is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements for Chautauqua County.

The city operates four gravity sand filters, each 16 feet by 106 feet. A 2023 rehabilitation of 53 feet of sand filter #1 is complete; remaining scope includes removal and disposal of existing media, installation of porous plates, filter media, wear strips, and hardware, and mechanical startup on the remaining footage of sand filters #1 and #2 depending on proposal tier selected. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with the specified porous plate technology and provide evidence of five installed systems of similar size operating in the United States for a minimum of five years. A factory-trained field service representative must reside within 250 miles of the project location.

Bidders must submit a 10% proposal bond or certified check with each bid. Upon award, a 100% performance bond is required. Monthly invoices will be paid with 10% retained pending final completion and acceptance. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from service commencement, or eighteen months from equipment shipment, whichever occurs first. The tentative award date is October 26, 2026, with contract execution and work commencement by November 2, 2026. The BPU reserves the right to reject any or all bids.