Opportunity
East Bay Municipal Utility District Ebmud #FMC734-26-01
Clarifier Drive System Replacement for Sobrante Water Treatment Plant
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
FMC734-26-01
NAICS
333618, 238290
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is seeking a single responsible manufacturer to design, engineer, manufacture, and install two new clarifier drive systems at the Sobrante Water Treatment Plant in El Sobrante, California. - Government Buyer: - East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) - Products and Services Requested: - Two complete clarifier drive system replacement packages - Includes drive motors, couplings, gear reducers, turntable assemblies, overload protection systems, chains and sprockets, structural adapters, lubrication systems, corrosion-resistant coatings, and operating platforms - Direct replacement for existing 45-foot clarifiers - Engineering, fabrication, delivery, installation, alignment, commissioning, testing, startup, and operator training - Removal and disposal of existing clarifier drive and turntable assemblies - 5-year warranty on new equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Single-source manufacturer responsible for all aspects of the project - Proposer must have at least 10 years of experience and a minimum of 10 comparable installations, including at least 5 retrofits to other manufacturers' clarifier/thickener equipment - Compliance with California safety and environmental regulations, including Cal/OSHA and prevailing wage laws - Work must be coordinated with plant operations and performed during specified outage periods (December–February) - Mandatory site walk attendance required - Liquidated damages of $5,000 per week for schedule delays - No specific OEMs are named; the District is open to any qualified manufacturer meeting the experience and performance criteria.
Description
This solicitation is for the design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of two clarifier drive systems to replace existing clarifiers at the Maloney Pumping Plant for the Sobrante Water Treatment Plant. The project requires a single responsible manufacturer to provide a complete package including system design, equipment fabrication, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and warranty support. The work includes removal and disposal of existing equipment, structural and electrical modifications, installation, alignment, and restoration of disturbed structures. Proposers must meet minimum qualifications and comply with all applicable safety and environmental regulations.