Soledad Planet bids #P26001-R2b

Replacement and Installation of SPS Engineering Gear Drive Units and Clarifying Equipment at City of Soledad Water Reclamation Facility

The City of Soledad is undertaking a critical upgrade at its Water Reclamation Facility, focusing on the replacement and installation of central gear drive units for Secondary Clarifier No. 1 and additional clarifying equipment. - Government Buyer: - City of Soledad, Department of Public Works, Water Reclamation Facility - Project managed by the City Engineer and City Council - OEMs and Vendors: - SPS Engineering (sole source manufacturer for gear drive units and clarifying equipment) - Limitorque (actuator manufacturer) - Products Requested: - Central gear drive unit (SPS Engineering, part number DC96184225N8-36/48), quantity: 1 - Secondary spiral scraper clarifiers (SPS Engineering, part numbers SLCR-3301 & SLCR-3302, SPEC. SECTION NO. 11435), quantity: 2 - Limitorque actuator (for scum collector dipping cycles), quantity: 1 - Associated components: rigid steel base, cage adapter, precision bearing, main gear, helical reducer, 1/2 HP TEFC motor, overload torque protection, access bridges, stairways, control panels - Services Requested: - Installation of gear drive unit, including draining and keeping clarifier dry, heavy equipment handling, field testing, and adjustments with SPS Engineering representative - Installation inspection, testing, torque testing, and certification for clarifier equipment - Removal and reinstallation of aerial walkway, removal of existing drive unit, installation of Limitorque actuator, startup, testing, and project closeout - Unique/Notable Requirements: - SPS Engineering is the sole source OEM; no substitutes allowed for gear drive units and clarifiers - Installation must occur during dry months to avoid groundwater risks - Contractor must be experienced in heavy equipment replacement and comply with California prevailing wage laws - Coordination required for field testing and adjustments by SPS Engineering representative - All work must be completed within 60 calendar days, with strict scheduling and safety/environmental controls - Compatibility with original clarifier structure and rapid restoration of operational redundancy are essential

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 (WRF). The project involves procuring a specialized gear drive unit from SPS Engineering, the sole source manufacturer, due to the failure of the existing unit. The installation must be completed before the fall rainy season to avoid operational risks associated with groundwater buoyancy. The scope includes equipment procurement, installation by a separate contractor, and coordination with SPS Engineering for field testing and adjustments.

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