Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 Rotary Press

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ITB# WRS/260536
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Florida
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The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) WRS/260536 for the procurement and turnkey installation of a backup rotary press dewatering system at Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) located in Marion County, Florida. The project requires vendors to provide a complete rotary press unit with support frame, variable frequency drive motor, wash assembly, polymer mixing system, control panel, and associated instrumentation capable of treating biosolids sludge to a minimum of 16 percent total cake solids. All deliverables must include equipment delivery, on-site installation, operator training for City personnel, comprehensive documentation, site cleanup, and a three-year warranty on materials and labor covering both the initial installation and renewal terms. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of documented experience designing and installing domestic wastewater rotary presses, with evidence of at least three similar completed projects, and must possess relevant OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training certifications for on-site personnel. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the WRF #2 facility located at 4200 SE 24th Street, Ocala, Florida 34471; attendance at this meeting is mandatory, and only vendors who attend are eligible to submit bids. The bid submission deadline is April 8, 2026, with award made to the lowest qualified bidder based on a lump-sum pricing structure covering all labor, materials, equipment, shipping, permits, travel, and installation costs. Technical requirements mandate a Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drive and prefer a Siemens Programmable Logic Controller, with acceptable equipment models including Prime Solution RFP, Fournier, Xylem (Evoqua), or equivalent systems; vendors must perform a minimum of 80 percent of work with their own forces and assume responsibility for all required permits and site compliance.

The solicitation does not explicitly identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The existing infrastructure at WRF #2 currently utilizes a Hiller centrifuge producing biosolids cake at 19 percent total solids, while the companion WRF #3 facility operates a belt filter press achieving 14 percent total solids; the new rotary press system must integrate with the existing facility infrastructure and connections to the common drain system. Bonding requirements include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, a performance and payment bond for the full bid amount, and a three-year maintenance and guarantee bond covering labor and materials. Insurance requirements mandate commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automotive liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage per Florida statutory requirements. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, though the maximum acceptable lead time for equipment delivery is 26 weeks from contract award.

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ITB# WRS/260536 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 Rotary Press MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. Thursday, March 19 at 11:00AM Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) 4200 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. The City of Ocala Water Resources Department has two wastewater treatment plants that produce biosolids through the activated sludge process. Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) uses a Hiller centrifuge to produce biosolids cake of 19 % total solids while Water Reclamation Facility #3 (WRF #3) currently uses a belt filter press to produce biosolids cake of 14 % total solids. The City is looking to purchase a new backup dewatering press at the WRF #2 facility. 2. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Experience Requirement: Only those vendors with a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience designing and installing domestic wastewater rotary presses shall be considered. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required. Only those vendors attending the site visit shall be allowed to bid. 2. Documentation of prior similar experience and relevant safety training (OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training for personnel on site). 3. Permits: Vendor is responsible for all permits. PRICING AND AWARD 1. This is a turnkey solicitation. All work related to labor, materials, installation, and connections of the centrifuge shall be performed by the Vendor who will be responsible for off-loading the equipment, providing any temporary storage in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation for storage, and installing the equipment in place. Installation shall include mounting and piping the unit and providing power to the panels and all interconnected wiring and piping required between various components, as required. 2. Vendors shall submit pricing on Exhibit B - Price Proposal and upload 100 % completed design drawings with their bid. 3. DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City. The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits. Bid Bond: 5% ********* Per Addendum 2: NEW: 2nd Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting - A second mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Water Reclamation Facility #2, 4200 SE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Vendors who attended the initial mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 19, 2025, are not required to attend this meeting and will remain eligible to submit a bid. REVISED: The bid due date has been extended until April 30, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. ******* Per REVISED Exhibit A - SCOPE OF WORK : 2. REVISED- Additional Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting - A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective Vendors. Only vendors who attend the pre-bid meeting shall be eligible to submit a bid. Vendors who attended the initial mandatory pre-bid meeting are not required to attend this meeting in order to remain eligible to submit a bid, but they are welcome to attend. Thursday, March 19 at 11:00AM Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) 4200 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 REVISED: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9:00AM Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) 4200 WE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 ********* Per Addendum 3: 2.1 Bid due date has been extended until Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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ITB# WRS/260536 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 Rotary Press MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. Thursday, March 19 at 11:00AM Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) 4200 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. The City of Ocala Water Resources Department has two wastewater treatment plants that produce biosolids through the activated sludge process. Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) uses a Hiller centrifuge to produce biosolids cake of 19 % total solids while Water Reclamation Facility #3 (WRF #3) currently uses a belt filter press to produce biosolids cake of 14 % total solids. The City is looking to purchase a new backup dewatering press at the WRF #2 facility. 2. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Experience Requirement: Only those vendors with a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience designing and installing domestic wastewater rotary presses shall be considered. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required. Only those vendors attending the site visit shall be allowed to bid. 2. Documentation of prior similar experience and relevant safety training (OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training for personnel on site). 3. Permits: Vendor is responsible for all permits. PRICING AND AWARD 1. This is a turnkey solicitation. All work related to labor, materials, installation, and connections of the centrifuge shall be performed by the Vendor who will be responsible for off-loading the equipment, providing any temporary storage in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation for storage, and installing the equipment in place. Installation shall include mounting and piping the unit and providing power to the panels and all interconnected wiring and piping required between various components, as required. 2. Vendors shall submit pricing on Exhibit B - Price Proposal and upload 100 % completed design drawings with their bid. 3. DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City. The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits. Bid Bond: 5%

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ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Addendum_5.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Addendum_4.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Addendum_3_4.23.26.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_A__REVISED_Scope_of_Work_4.2.26.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Addendum_2.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Addendum_1.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_E_-_WRF__2_Dewatering_Bldg_As_Builts.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_D_-_WRF_2_Dewatering_Building_As_Builts.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_F_-_WRF_2_Dewatering_Building_As_Builts.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_C_-_Engineering_Equipment_Comparison.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Sign_In_Sheet_3.19.26.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_B_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_A__Scope_of_Work.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_A__Scope_of_Work.pdf PDF
ITB_WRS260536_Water_Reclamation_Facility_WRF_2_Rotary_Press_-_Exhibit_B_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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