Columbia Ionwave #Bid012-25-26-LB

Mill Creek Pump Station Upgrades: Flygt Pumps, Generator, Wetwell Lining, and Site Improvements

This opportunity involves major upgrades to the Mill Creek Pump Station in Columbia, SC: - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, SC (Department of Procurement and Contracts; Department of Utilities & Engineering) - OEMs and Vendors: - Flygt (main pump OEM) - Toshiba (magnetic flow meter) - Blanchard (Caterpillar generator distributor) - Helical pier manufacturers: Patriot, IDEAL, Cantsink, Magnum Piering (acceptable alternates) - Products/Equipment Requested: - Four Flygt NP 3312/766 280 HP drywell pumps (part number: NP 3312/766) - Toshiba LF664 magnetic flow meter (24") - Natural gas backup generator (1 MW, Caterpillar/Blanchard, owner pre-purchased) - Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) - Valves (plug, check, surge relief), reducers, expansion joints, air vent piping - Steel platforms for generator and transformer (supported by helical piers) - Manual hoist (2,500 lbs capacity), concrete pump pedestals - HVAC system, restroom, partition wall, gravel driveway - Services Requested: - Wetwell lining and cleaning (epoxy liner, specialty subcontractor with 500+ installations required) - Demolition and replacement of pump bases - Temporary bypass pumping (must handle up to 7,640 GPM, plan approval required) - Electrical upgrades (VFDs, PLC, switchboard, site/interior wiring) - Testing, startup, and commissioning - Structural modifications/restoration (engineer approval required) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bypass pumping must maintain wastewater flow and owner access at all times - Wetwell lining subcontractor must have significant experience and provide on-site supervision - Alternate helical pier manufacturers allowed if meeting strength specs - No Davis-Bacon or domestic wage requirements - Strict quality assurance and acceptance testing for specialty work - Estimated Contract Value: $6,800,000 - $7,000,000 - Place of Performance: - Mill Creek Pump Station, Columbia, SC - City of Columbia Department of Utilities & Engineering, 1136 Washington St, Columbia, SC 29201 - City of Columbia Department of Procurement and Contracts, 1800 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion within 700 calendar days; final completion within 730 days; no option years or annual subscription

Description

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the SS7497 Mill Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements project issued by the City of Columbia, SC. The project involves site preparation, demolition and replacement of existing drywell pumps and pedestals with new pumps and appurtenances, installation of new piping, valves, flow meter, HVAC system, restroom, steel platforms for generator and transformer, installation of a natural gas backup generator, electrical upgrades, wetwell lining and cleaning, and other miscellaneous improvements. The work includes maintaining wastewater pumping and owner access at all times, with a substantial completion within 700 calendar days and final completion within 730 calendar days. The solicitation includes multiple addenda with clarifications and updates to the bid schedule and specifications.

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