CivicInfo BC #1220-20-625-2026

Port Hardy Airport WWTP Blower System Replacement and Upgrade

The District of Port Hardy is seeking quotations for the replacement and upgrade of the main blower system at its Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in British Columbia, Canada. - Government Buyer: - District of Port Hardy (Utilities Supervisor: Joe Jewel) - OEMs and Vendors: - Roots (preferred OEM for blower packages) - Aerzen (alternative OEM considered) - EDI (for diffusers, as referenced in technical specifications) - Products/Services Requested: - Three Roots 56 URAI Blower Packages (positive displacement rotary blowers, 30 HP, VFD capable, with silencers, filters, relief valve, check valve, pressure gauge, and optional enclosure) - Alternative: Aerzen blower packages (if cost-effective and compatible) - Blower manifold reconfiguration kit (includes 3 shut-off valves and 100 mm 316 SS Sch 10 discharge piping) - Blower concrete base (continuous base for mounting) - Replacement of coarse bubble diffusers (15 duplex units, EDI CoarsAir MaxAir PVC or equivalent) - Replacement of fine bubble diffusers (30 duplex units, EDI FlexAir MiniPanel or Pro Magnum or equivalent) - Dissolved oxygen probe and control loop kit (with transmitter, cabling, and wiring) - Motor compatible with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) - Inlet filter, isolation valve, flexible couplings - Service manuals, warranty information, wiring diagram, and performance curves - Commissioning trip (on-site start-up and support) - Electrical review, upgrades, and programming for integration of new blowers, VFDs, and DO probe/control loop - Process/mechanical engineering services for integration and upgrades - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for Roots 56 URAI blowers for redundancy and operational compatibility - Blower system must be compatible with VFD operation - Project includes both mechanical and electrical integration, with a focus on energy efficiency and operational flexibility - Estimated contract value: $318,750 to $411,250 CAD - Work to be performed at the Port Hardy Airport Wastewater Treatment Facility, adjacent to the Transport Canada airport facility

Description

The District of Port Hardy is seeking qualified suppliers to submit quotations for a replacement blower for their Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project involves supplying an industrial grade air blower capable of providing adequate air volume to the aeration basin and sludge holding tank. Key deliverables include the air blower, motor compatible with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), inlet filter, isolation valve, flexible couplings, service manuals, warranty information, wiring diagram, performance curves, and commissioning trip. The deadline for submission is June 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

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