Sewage Sludge Belt Filter Press

The City of Santa Fe, located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, is seeking bids through its Central Purchasing Division (CPD) for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of two 2-meter Andritz belt filter presses used for dewatering sanitary sewage sludge. The procurement, identified as ITB #26024, requires a specialized contractor to provide two factory-trained Andritz service technicians who will perform a comprehensive 15-day on-site equipment overhaul, including 5 days for disassembly and 10 days for reassembly and system checks. The project demands complete replacement or restoration of critical components such as rollers, bearing housings, seals, belts, and hydraulic elements, with a strict requirement that all parts must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) compliant and sourced directly from the manufacturer. Bids are due electronically through Munis Bid Central on September 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with the contract term spanning one year from the final signature date. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for lump sum rebuilding, individual components, and provide a discount option for potential additional parts needed during rehabilitation.

The procurement appears to have local business preference provisions, offering potential 3% to 6% preference for Santa Fe resident businesses or those utilizing resident business subcontractors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the technical requirements necessitate contractors with specialized Andritz factory training for the specific 2-meter CPF 2.0M SMX-S8 Belt Filter Press model. The City will handle site preparation, including utility disconnections, power washing, and obstacle removal, while the contractor manages shipping costs and technical implementation. Although a precise budget is not stated, the bid includes line items for rebuilding, rollers, bearing housings, and daily forklift rental, suggesting a comprehensive and potentially significant investment in municipal infrastructure maintenance. The existing infrastructure consists of three Andritz belt filter presses, with two scheduled for complete rehabilitation, indicating a strategic approach to maintaining critical wastewater treatment equipment.