WWTP Upper Plant Secondary Clarifier No. 5

The state and local contract opportunity involves the construction of a new secondary clarifier at the Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), specifically Secondary Clarifier No. 5, located in Multnomah County and Gladstone City, Oregon. The procurement is a public works project seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct the clarifier as part of the facility's infrastructure upgrade. The project aims to enhance the treatment plant's secondary treatment capabilities, which likely involves improving water quality processing and treatment efficiency. Key deliverables will include comprehensive engineering design, site preparation, equipment installation, and final commissioning of the new clarifier. The contract opportunity was posted on July 9, 2025, with proposals due by August 13, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately 35 days to prepare and submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in municipal wastewater treatment plant construction, engineering capabilities, and specific experience with secondary clarifier installations.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, municipal infrastructure projects often encourage participation from local or small businesses, and potentially from disadvantaged business enterprises. The project is situated within Multnomah County and Gladstone City, which might introduce local vendor preference considerations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be focused on expanding or replacing existing wastewater treatment infrastructure, which suggests potential integration requirements with the current WWTP system. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, municipal wastewater treatment plant improvements typically represent significant capital investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars depending on the scope and complexity of the secondary clarifier construction. Interested contractors should carefully review the full request for proposals to understand specific technical specifications, performance requirements, and submission guidelines.