Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility

The City of Rock Hill in York County, South Carolina is seeking competitive bids for the Water Treatment Plant Alum Sludge Dewatering Facility project, a comprehensive construction and facility improvement initiative. The procurement involves furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to construct a new alum sludge dewatering facility and perform miscellaneous facility rehabilitation. Key project deliverables include substantial completion within 540 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with a total project scope focused on enhancing water treatment infrastructure. The solicitation was released on December 13, 2023, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm, and a firm bid submission deadline of January 25, 2024, at 10:00 am. Electronic submissions are required through the City of Rock Hill's eProcurement Portal, and bidders must provide a bid guaranty of at least 10% of the total bid amount. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with federal and state requirements, technical capability, and financial stability.

The project is being funded through a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan with project number 4610002-11 and will be partially financed by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with several federal and state requirements, including Davis-Bacon provisions, "American Iron and Steel" (AIS) guidelines, and regulations concerning Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Contractors are required to implement "Good Faith Efforts" for DBE participation and must comply with anti-discrimination provisions and civil rights acts. Specific requirements include providing references, certifying compliance with immigration and debarment regulations, and confirming they are not on prohibited investment lists. Bid documents are available from Duncan-Parnell's online bid room, with pricing ranging from $400 for a digital download to $555 for a printed set with digital files. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the involvement of state and federal funding suggest a significant investment in municipal water treatment infrastructure.