Reno Planet bids #I400148 & I400149

City of Reno Solicits Bids for Sewer Lift Stations Improvement Project (RETRAC & Panther Valley)

The City of Reno Utility Services Department is seeking bids for the 2026 Sewer Lift Stations Improvement Project, which involves significant upgrades to the RETRAC (stormwater) and Panther Valley (sewage) Lift Stations in Reno, Nevada. - Government Buyer: - City of Reno Utility Services Department - Project Scope: - Partial rehabilitation of two lift stations: RETRAC and Panther Valley - Major work includes: - Demolition and removal of existing equipment and structures - Installation of new access hatches (with spring-assisted or piston opening and safety chains) - Replacement of maintenance lift access systems - Installation of privacy slats and fencing (chain link and barbed wire) - Electrical upgrades: new variable frequency drives (VFDs), pump floats, SCADA updates, site lighting, electrical panels, automatic transfer switches, conduits, and cable trays - Mechanical improvements: vault access air blowers, wet well mixer - Civil site improvements: asphalt paving, driveway, concrete work - Temporary bypass pumping to maintain operations during construction - Mobilization/demobilization and force account for unforeseen work - Products/Services Requested: - 13 lump sum bid items, each with a quantity of 1, covering all major construction and installation activities (see product line items for details) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Nevada prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements - Project duration is 60 calendar days with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - All labor, materials, tools, and incidentals must be provided by the contractor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified bidders - Estimated Contract Value: - $800,000 to $950,000 - Place of Performance: - RETRAC Lift Station, Panther Valley Lift Station, and City of Reno Utility Services Department, all in Reno, Nevada

Description

This project involves the partial rehabilitation of the RETRAC (stormwater) and Panther Valley (sewage) Lift Stations in Reno, Nevada. Key tasks include removal and replacement of access lifts and hatches, installation of privacy slats, variable frequency drives, new floats and switches, and other miscellaneous improvements as detailed in the plans and specifications. The work requires all labor, tools, machinery, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the project within 60 calendar days. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026, and proposals are due by May 13, 2026.

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