Austin Afo #IFB 6100 CLMC1170

Austin Water Headworks Replacement and Facility Upgrades at Hornsby Bend

The City of Austin, through its Austin Water department, is seeking a contractor for major upgrades to the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Headworks.
- Government Buyer:
- City of Austin, Austin Water, Capital Delivery Services
- Project Scope:
- Demolition of the existing headworks facility and construction of a new, covered headworks structure
- Installation of new multi-rake bar screens, washer/compactors, magnetic flow meters, biotrickling filter odor control system, and various water/wastewater equipment
- Upgrades to electrical rooms (including new MCCs, PLCs, switchgear), HVAC, and security systems
- Construction activities include earthwork, concrete, masonry, metals, HVAC, electrical, and specialized wastewater treatment equipment installation
- OEMs and Vendors Referenced:
- Rodney Hunt, Waterman, Whipps Inc., BioAir Solutions, ECS, Xylem/Evoqua (noted as equipment manufacturers for gates, odor control, and pumps)
- Key Products and Equipment:
- Multi-rake bar screens (2 units), washer/compactors (2 units), biotrickling filter (1 unit), fabricated stainless steel slide and weir gates, submersible sump pumps, screw centrifugal pumps, chain-and-rake bar screens, magnetic flow meters, specialty valves, and more
- Construction materials: Portland cement concrete, reinforcing steel, ductile iron/PVC/HDPE/steel pipe, EPS geofoam fill, protective coatings, and erosion control products
- Notable Requirements:
- Enhanced odor control, increased screening capacity, and replacement of corroded/unsafe infrastructure
- Sustainable construction practices, emissions reduction plan for construction equipment, and detailed waste management
- Compliance with minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWDBE) participation goals
- Extensive equipment testing, commissioning, and training for owner’s personnel
- Strict adherence to City and TxDOT standards, environmental protection, and quality control
- Estimated Contract Value:
- Approximately $24,099,300

Description

This Invitation For Bids (IFB) solicits contractors to demolish the existing Headworks and construct a replacement Headworks at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. The new Headworks will increase screening capacity, provide odor control, and replace critical screening and electrical infrastructure that are severely corroded and unsafe. The project aims to improve the wastewater treatment plant's operational efficiency and safety. The estimated contract value is approximately $24,099,300.00.

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