Telluride regional wastewater treatment plant dewatering redundancy project

The Town of Telluride, Colorado is seeking proposals for the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (TRWWTP) Dewatering Redundancy Project, a procurement aimed at replacing the aging rotary drum thickener (RDT) with a new dewatering system. The project requires a single manufacturer to provide a complete dewatering press system, including a volute dewatering press, polymer blending and feed equipment, and associated components. Key technical performance requirements include achieving a minimum cake dryness of 15% total solids, maximum polymer demand of 35 pounds per dry ton, and a minimum capture rate of 95%. The procurement is structured as a competitive bid, with proposals due on February 20, 2025, and a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 29. The project involves installing a redundant dewatering press, a new plant effluent water pump skid, and associated infrastructure upgrades, with no changes to the existing design criteria or plant capacity. The contract term is anticipated to run from award through September 30, 2025, with substantial completion expected within 210 days after contract commencement. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in wastewater treatment equipment installation and meet specific qualifications outlined in the bid documents.

The project has a strong local labor requirement, mandating that a minimum of 80% of labor be from Colorado residents. Process Wastewater Technologies has been pre-selected to provide the dewatering press system, with an equipment cost proposal of $494,400, including $7,000 for submittals and shop drawings. The procurement is open to qualified contractors and equipment suppliers, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The project will be funded by the Town of Telluride and overseen by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the equipment cost provides a partial indication of the project's financial scope. The project involves integrating new equipment with existing wastewater treatment infrastructure, requiring careful coordination and minimal disruption to current plant operations. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, including a building permit from the Town of Telluride Building Department, and must adhere to the detailed technical specifications and addenda provided in the bid documents.