UV Disinfection System Project

The Lewisburg Area Joint Sewer Authority is seeking sealed bids for the UV Disinfection System Project located in Union County, Pennsylvania, with two separate contract opportunities: Contract No. 1 for General Construction and Contract No. 2 for Electrical Construction. The project involves upgrading the existing wastewater treatment plant's disinfection process from chlorine gas to ultraviolet disinfection, with a design capacity of 2.42 MGD average daily flow and 7.74 MGD peak hourly flow. Key deliverables include constructing a concrete UV channel, installing UV disinfection equipment, providing electrical supply and controls, and installing a new 400 kW diesel emergency generator with a 24-hour belly tank and 1,200A automatic transfer switch. Bids will be received electronically via PennBid until 2 P.M. on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 17th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Lewisburg Area Joint Sewer Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond of 10% of the total bid amount, serving as a guarantee of contract execution. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 300 days, with final completion set at 330 days, and includes liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for substantial completion delays and $1,000 per day for final completion delays.

The contract opportunity requires strict compliance with non-discrimination regulations, including provisions related to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability status. Contractors must adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and regulations concerning disadvantaged business enterprises. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the project emphasizes equal opportunity employment and encourages participation from diverse business entities. The Lewisburg Area Joint Sewer Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project involving electrical infrastructure, UV disinfection system, and generator installation suggests a significant capital investment. Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates and steel product procurement regulations. The project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the wastewater treatment plant, focusing on modernizing disinfection technologies and improving overall operational efficiency.