Texas Galveston Civic Plus #RFP 26-18

Replacement of Solids Handling Building and Dewatering Equipment at Galveston Main WWTP

This opportunity involves the comprehensive removal and replacement of the Solids Handling Building and Dewatering Equipment at the Galveston Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP):

• Government Buyer

  • City of Galveston, Department of Finance, Purchasing Division, and Engineering Department
  • Project managed through Public Works and Engineering offices

• Project Scope

  • Demolition of existing solids handling building and equipment
  • Construction of a new solids dewatering building, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical work
  • Installation of new solids handling infrastructure and dewatering equipment
  • Floodproofing measures, including specialty flood doors and panels
  • Upgrades to electrical and control systems, including motor control centers, panelboards, and integration of control panels

• Products and Equipment Requested

  • Belt Filter Presses (BFPs) and associated control panels (e.g., MCP-2010, MCP-2020)
  • Polymer blending units and mixers with control panels (e.g., MCP-4011, MCP-4021, PTM-4010, PTM-4020)
  • Conveyor systems with control panels (e.g., MCP-3010)
  • Motor Control Center 'B' (MCC-B)
  • Lighting fixtures (notably Holophane LED models for industrial and exterior use)
  • Alarm and signal devices (Edwards Signal models 876-N5, 105XBRMR120A, 105XBRMG120A)
  • HVAC equipment (electric duct heater, exhaust fans, make-up air unit)
  • Plumbing, process piping, valves, and building insulation
  • Pre-fabricated modular office and mezzanine
  • Floodproofing panels and watertight doors

• Services Requested

  • Demolition and removal of existing structures and equipment
  • Construction, installation, and commissioning of new building and systems
  • Testing, commissioning, and quality control per City of Galveston standards

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Compliance with Texas laws, insurance, and environmental regulations
  • Encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), HUB, women, and minority-owned business participation
  • Alternate manufacturers for lighting and alarm systems permitted if meeting specifications
  • Project budget is $7.5 million
  • Duration is 548 calendar days from Notice to Proceed

• OEMs Highlighted

  • Holophane (lighting fixtures)
  • Edwards Signal (alarm and signal devices)

• Place of Performance

  • Galveston Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, Galveston, TX

• Submission

  • Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Galveston portal

Description

The City of Galveston is soliciting sealed proposals for the removal and replacement of the solids handling building and solids dewatering equipment at the Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The project involves comprehensive upgrades to the bio solids handling infrastructure to improve operational efficiency. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled to provide interested bidders with project details and site information. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 9, 2026, and late submissions will not be considered.

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