Galveston Civicplus #26-18

Galveston Main WWTP Biosolids Replacement: Building, Dewatering Equipment, and Controls Upgrade

The City of Galveston is seeking proposals for a major upgrade and replacement project at its Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), focusing on biosolids processing infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of Galveston, including the Engineering Department and Public Works Building - Project Scope: - Demolition and removal of the existing solids handling building and equipment - Construction of a new pre-engineered metal building and modular office/mezzanine - Installation of new solids dewatering equipment, including: - Belt filter press unit with motor control panel (MCP) - Two polymer blending units with MCPs - Conveyor equipment with MCP and LCP - Washwater booster pumps - HVAC system, electrical, and plumbing upgrades - Floodproofing panels, watertight exterior doors, and other building enhancements - Electrical and control system upgrades: - Motor control centers (MCC-B) - Multiple manufacturer’s control panels (for BFPs, conveyors, polymer blenders, dewatering building) - Panelboards, electric duct heater, exhaust fans, make-up air unit, lighting fixtures, and control junction boxes - Site work including grading, erosion control, concrete pads, and pipe supports - Bridge crane removal/reinstallation and rehabilitation - Notable Requirements: - Project budget estimated at $7.5 million - Project duration is 700 days from Notice to Proceed - Contractor must provide Builders Risk Insurance and coordinate Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) inspections - Project is not subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements - City will provide and operate a mobile belt filter press; contractor responsible for generator fueling and maintenance coordination - Emphasis on DBE, HUB, women, and minority-owned business participation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation; equipment types (belt filter press, polymer blending units, MCCs, etc.) are specified - Products/Services Requested (examples with part numbers where available): - Belt Filter Press Unit with MCP (1 unit) - Polymer Blending Units with MCP (2 units) - Motor Control Center 'B' (MCC-B, 1 unit) - Manufacturer’s Control Panels (MCP-2010, MCP-2020, MCP-3010, MCP-4011, MCP-4021, MCP-6000) - Washwater Booster Pumps (2 units) - Pre-engineered metal building shell, modular office, modular mezzanine - HVAC, electrical demo/installation, lighting fixtures (various HOLOPHANE models) - Floodproofing panels, watertight doors, overhead doors, aluminum ships ladder, conveyor platform - Demolition, site grading, erosion control, plumbing, process piping/valves, restroom construction - Instrumentation and control integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Floodproofing and watertight construction features - Coordination with City and equipment manufacturers for mobile belt press maintenance - Owner’s contingency allowance for miscellaneous items (10% of base bid) - Compliance with Texas environmental and insurance regulations

Description

The City of Galveston is soliciting sealed proposals for the Main WWTP Bio Solids Replacement project, identified as RFP 26-18. The project involves the removal and replacement of the solids handling building and solids dewatering equipment at Galveston's Main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 30, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically by June 9, 2026. The City encourages participation from DBE, HUB, women, and minority-owned businesses.

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