Trout Run and Matsunk WPCC Clarifier Modifications and Thickener Modifications

The Upper Merion Sanitary and Stormwater Authority is soliciting bids for clarifier and thickener modifications at the Trout Run and Matsunk Water Pollution Control Centers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with bids due November 19, 2026 via PennBid, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 5, 2026.

The scope includes replacement of drive units on primary and secondary clarifiers and sludge thickeners with OVIVO C30HT and W24P drive units (3/4 horsepower, 480 volts, 3-phase); removal and replacement of scum troughs and skimmer mechanisms; sandblasting and painting of existing effluent weirs; installation of solid welded stainless steel skimmer arms; and modification of walkways and handrails. All new and replaced structural components must be constructed of Type 304 stainless steel unless otherwise noted. The manufacturer will provide drive units complete with torque control, motor packages, fasteners, submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, one-year warranty, engineering support, and one on-site startup visit. The contractor must provide removal and installation services, tank draining and cleaning, electrical work, drive lubricants, and finish painting.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of documented experience in comparable work and perform at least 50 percent of the work with their own workforce. All subcontractors with contracts valued at 10 percent or greater of the total bid must be identified and provide Public Works Employment Verification Forms under Pennsylvania Act 127. The contract is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing minimum wage determinations. Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum bid price is required, valid for at least 120 days from bid opening. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, are required at award. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for delay in substantial completion and $500 per day for delay thereafter.

Questions are due by 4:00 P.M. on November 13, 2026 via PennBid. Site visits are available by contacting designated facility representatives.