Soledad Planet bids #143882

City of Soledad Replacement Gear Drive Unit and Installation for Secondary Clarifier No. 1

The City of Soledad is undertaking a critical upgrade at its Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) by procuring and installing a replacement central gear drive unit for Secondary Clarifier No. 1. - Government Buyer: - City of Soledad, Department of Public Works, Water Reclamation Facility - OEMs and Vendors: - SPS Engineering (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole source for gear drive units and clarifier equipment) - Limitorque (manufacturer of actuators for scum collector) - Products and Equipment Requested: - One (1) SPS Engineering Cage Drive Unit, Type DC96184225N8-36/48 - Includes rigid steel base, cage adapter, precision bearing, main gear, pinion, helical reducer, 1/2 HP TEFC motor, overload protection, and weatherproof enclosure - Designed for 18,000 ft-lbs output torque - Two (2) 90-foot diameter spiral scraper clarifiers (previously procured, included for context) - Limitorque actuator for scum collector dipping cycles - Services Requested: - Installation of the replacement gear drive unit, including: - Removal of existing walkway and failed drive unit - Installation and alignment of new gear drive - Reinstallation of walkway and electrical reconnections - Installation of Limitorque actuator - Startup, testing, and field adjustments with SPS Engineering representative onsite - All incidental work (wear plates, skimmer wipers, squeegees, etc.) - Project closeout and documentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SPS Engineering is the sole source OEM for the gear drive unit due to proprietary fit and compatibility - Installation must occur during dry months to avoid groundwater buoyancy risks - Contractor must coordinate with SPS Engineering for field testing and torque adjustments - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws and provision of performance/payment bonds required - Strict 60-day installation window with limited weather allowances - Estimated Contract Value: - Equipment purchase (gear drive unit): up to $55,000 (including freight and tax) - Installation contract value not specified, but likely significant due to heavy equipment and specialized labor

Description

This solicitation is for the installation of a replacement central gear drive unit for Secondary Clarifier No. 1 at the City of Soledad's Water Reclamation Facility. The project involves procuring the specialized gear drive equipment from SPS Engineering, the sole source manufacturer, and coordinating installation by a separate contractor. The gear drive unit is critical for restoring redundancy and operational efficiency to the wastewater treatment process. The installation must be completed before the rainy season to avoid operational risks due to groundwater buoyancy.

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