Opportunity

Austin Afo #IFB 6100 CLMC1165

Austin Water Solicits Construction of Ammonia Removal Facility with Veolia and Invent OEM Systems

Posted

June 29, 2026

Respond By

August 06, 2026

Identifier

IFB 6100 CLMC1165

NAICS

237110, 221320

This opportunity is for the construction of a new Ammonia Removal Facility and associated drainage improvements at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for Austin Water. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Water department - OEMs Highlighted: - Veolia Water Technologies (ANITA MOX MBBR Deammonification System) - Invent Environmental Technologies Inc. (Vertical-shaft Hyperbolic Mixers) - Key Vendors/Equipment: - Veolia: ANITA MOX MBBR Deammonification System (1 unit, $6,072,526) - Invent: HYPERCLASSIC-Mixer HCM 2500 30 10 hp (1 unit, $59,500) - Major Products/Systems Requested: - Biological ammonia/nitrogen removal system (ANITA MOX MBBR) - Vertical-shaft hyperbolic mixers - Precast concrete vaults, bypass pumping systems, rotary-lobe blowers, submersible non-clog sewage pumps, self-priming horizontal non-clog pumps, laboratory casework, and a wide range of construction materials (concrete, steel, insulation, roofing, doors, windows, etc.) - Services Requested: - Installation, start-up, and operator training for Veolia system - Extended service contract for Veolia system (1 year) - Site work, excavation, shoring, backfill, embankment, manhole construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, landscaping, erosion control, and more - Notable Requirements: - Project combines two capital improvement projects into a single contract - Compliance with Rolling Owner Control Insurance Program (ROCIP) - Strict adherence to ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, and City of Austin standards - Performance guarantees and extended warranties for key equipment (e.g., 2-year warranty for MBBR system) - Security upgrades for blower building - Allowances for contaminated soil, rip rap, and security upgrades - Emphasis on sustainable construction and emissions reduction - Estimated contract value: $31,975,308 - Contract duration: 660 calendar days for substantial completion, plus 60 days for final completion

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of a new on-site Ammonia Removal Facility at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant to treat high ammonia and nitrogen concentrations from the Dewatering Facility's side stream. The project aims to reduce ammonia load by 80 to 90% to meet environmental regulatory requirements. Additionally, it includes improvements to existing drainage and storm water management systems to provide positive drainage for the proposed Ammonia Removal Facility. The project combines CIP 3164.125 and 3164.094 and is being bid together as one project.

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