Timp-Nebo Conservation District- Centrifugal Separator for Dairy Manure

The Timp-Nebo Conservation District, located in Utah County, is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, implementation, and installation of a centrifugal separator system for dairy manure processing at a dairy operation near Elberta, Utah. The project requires a complete centrifuge system capable of processing 400 gallons of liquid waste per minute from 9,500 dairy cows, with the primary objective of reducing solids content in the liquid waste stream from 4-9% to 2% or less to enable distribution through center-pivot irrigation systems. Deliverables include design plans, engineering services with professional engineer approval, the centrifuge unit itself, pumps, electrical work, approximately 3,500 feet of supply lines, and all operational components, with the system required to fit within an existing building with interior dimensions of 25 feet length, 60 feet width, and 14 feet height and achieve a feed capacity of 200-400 gallons per minute. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in centrifuge system design and installation on agricultural and dairy operations. Evaluation will occur in two stages using a weighted scoring system: related experience and success in similar projects (30%), quality and thoroughness of preliminary design (50%), and client satisfaction (20%), with cost examined only after non-cost criteria evaluation is completed. Proposals are limited to 10 pages with resumes and references submitted in appendices and must be submitted by email to Daniel Gunnell (drgunnell@utah.gov) and Katie Ottmann (katieottmann@utah.gov) by 5:00 p.m. on April 17th, 2026, with the project completion date set for July 2026. Operational and design-related questions must be directed to dairy owner Jason Bateman at jasonjbateman@gmail.com by 5:00 p.m. on April 15th, 2026.

This procurement is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which imposes federal compliance requirements on all contractors and vendors, including mandatory contract clauses for debarment and suspension checks, conflict of interest disclosures, whistleblower protections, and five-year record retention obligations. Contractors must comply with tiered federal requirements based on contract value, including provisions prohibiting engagement with entities conducting business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations, and prohibitions on contracts with foreign-owned companies controlling critical infrastructure, with Israel boycott certifications required for contracts exceeding $100,000. The solicitation document does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific contract value ranges; however, contractors will be reimbursed for actual costs incurred through billing statements submitted to the District Board for authorization, with all final reports and quality assurance/quality control documentation required within 14 days of project completion. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required from recipients under ARPA funding, and no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the solicitation materials.