Smiths Creek Landfill Foam Fractionation Unit

St. Clair County is seeking qualified firms to provide a foam fractionation (FF) system for a county-owned landfill leachate pretreatment system located in Kimball Township, Michigan. The procurement opportunity, identified as RFP-LF-1024-530, is specifically for installing a foam fractionation unit at the Smiths Creek Landfill to pretreat leachate before discharge to the Kimball Township sewer and subsequent conveyance to the City of Port Huron Wastewater Treatment Plant. The primary deliverable is a complete FF system capable of effectively treating leachate with specific performance objectives related to PFAS removal. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities and experience with similar environmental treatment systems. The bid submission deadline is November 15, 2024, at 2 PM, with sealed bids to be received at the County Administrator/Controller/Purchasing Division office in Port Huron. Bidders are expected to utilize either Location L1 or L2 with existing secondary containment, and the project has specific technical requirements including 480V 3-phase power capacity and adherence to specific leachate sampling procedures. The county will require comprehensive documentation of the proposed solution's technical approach and performance capabilities.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on respondent types, the technical complexity suggests a preference for highly specialized environmental engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in leachate treatment technologies. The project appears to be open to competitive bidding without apparent limitations on business size or classification. Existing infrastructure includes secondary containment areas and electrical infrastructure (specifically MCC-A with 480V capacity) that will need to be integrated with the new foam fractionation unit. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, the technical complexity and specialized nature of the project suggest a substantial investment in advanced environmental treatment technology. The county has previously conducted pilot studies to validate the performance objectives, though detailed reports will not be released due to proprietary concerns. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical competence, provide comprehensive system design, and meet stringent performance standards for leachate treatment, particularly in managing PFAS contamination.