Opportunity
Caldwell Opengov #City of Caldwell WAS Thickening Improvements DAFT Building Construction
City of Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant DAFT Room No. 2 Construction and Equipment Installation
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2026
Identifier
City of Caldwell WAS Thickening Improvements DAFT Building Construction
NAICS
237110, 238220, 238210, 238190, 238910
The City of Caldwell Waste Water Department is seeking bids for the construction and commissioning of DAFT Room No. 2 at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Caldwell Waste Water Department (Wastewater Treatment Plant) - OEMs and Vendors: - OVIVO (manufacturer of the DAFT tank) - Products/Equipment Requested: - One fully welded, watertight DAFT tank (OVIVO DAFT Tank), to be supplied by OVIVO and installed/welded on site - New sludge pumps for the DAFT No. 2 treatment system - Process piping and valves for system integration - Electrical and control systems for the DAFT No. 2 treatment system - HVAC and plumbing systems for the new building - New polymer dosing system for sludge thickening - Services Requested: - Selective demolition and excavation - Construction of new foundations, floor slab, and DAFT Room No. 2 enclosure - Installation and integration of the DAFT tank and process systems - Yard improvements including roadway realignment, paving, grading, sidewalks, and protective bollards - Utility and process upgrades within the Blower/Solids Handling Building - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The DAFT tank is a critical component, supplied by OEM OVIVO, with the purchase contract and remaining balance assigned to the awarded general contractor - The DAFT tank must be installed and welded on site by the contractor - Project is funded by the City of Caldwell (no federal wage requirements) - 5% bid security is required - Qualified contractors with expertise in civil, structural, mechanical, and process systems are encouraged to participate
Description
The City of Caldwell, Idaho is soliciting bids for the construction of the DAFT Building as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades. The project includes construction and commissioning of DAFT Room No. 2, site, structural, and process improvements, yard upgrades, and installation of treatment systems. Work involves selective demolition, excavation, foundation construction, installation of a fully welded DAFT tank, piping, electrical, HVAC, and utility upgrades. The project aims to enhance wastewater infrastructure capacity and reliability with an estimated substantial completion by May 5, 2027, and full operation by June 19, 2027.