Opportunity
Western Area Water Supply Authority Questcdn #10191193
Thief River Falls Water Treatment Plant PAC and Intake System Upgrades Solicitation
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
10191193
NAICS
238910, 237110, 562910, 238990, 238210, 238220
This opportunity involves upgrades to the Thief River Falls Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Minnesota, focusing on the powdered activated carbon (PAC) system and the raw water intake pump station. - Government Buyer: - City of Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota - Scope of Work: - Installation of new PAC system equipment and modifications to the raw water intake pump station - Structural, electrical, and mechanical upgrades throughout the facility - Asbestos removal and site grading - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - General construction, installation, and upgrade services for water treatment plant systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must have experience with municipal and water treatment plant projects - Bidder’s Bond equal to 5% of the bid amount is required - Contractors must be licensed for the full bid amount and certified as Responsible Contractors under Minnesota Statute 16C.285 - Electronic bid submission via Quest CDN vBid platform - Substantial completion required before final completion, with defined project milestones - Owner reserves the right to reject bids and hold the lowest three bids for 60 days
Description
This solicitation is for Contract No. 1 – General Construction involving modifications to the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) PAC system and raw water intake pump station in Thief River Falls, MN. The work includes installation of new equipment, structural modifications, electrical and mechanical work, asbestos removal, and site grading. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, have a license for the full bid amount, and certification of responsible contractor. The project requires substantial completion by May 28, 2027, and final completion by June 25, 2027. Bidding is conducted electronically via the Quest CDN vBid platform, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, at the WTP site.