City of Elgin Ionwave #Bid 26-034

Elgin Water Department Solicits Bids for Filter Media Replacement and Leopold Agitator Rebuild

The City of Elgin Water Department is seeking bids for the 2026 Filter Media Replacement at the Riverside Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Water Department (Purchasing Department) - Products and Services Requested: - Removal and disposal of approximately 1,090 cubic feet of spent granular activated carbon (GAC) from each of two large water filters (#2 and #4) - Furnishing and installation of virgin GAC in both filters (must meet ANSI/AWWA B604-05 and NSF/ANSI 61 standards) - Rebuilding six Leopold model S surface agitator wash arms per filter (12 total) - Furnishing and installing 242 cubic feet of fine filter sand (paid per cubic foot) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Leopold (model S surface agitator wash arms) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - GAC must comply with ANSI/AWWA B604-05 and NSF/ANSI 61 standards - Two-year performance warranty required on installed GAC - Deduction line item if work on both filters can proceed simultaneously - Compliance with prevailing wage and responsible bidder affidavits - All work must be completed within a tight construction window (substantial completion in 30 days, final in 35 days) - Bids must be submitted electronically with all required forms and certifications

Description

The City of Elgin is seeking bids for the replacement of granular activated carbon (GAC) filter media at the Riverside Water Treatment Plant. The project includes removal and disposal of spent media from two filters, rebuilding Leopold model S surface agitator wash arms, and installation of new sand and virgin GAC. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Elgin's web portal by August 24, 2026. The work is expected to be completed in late fall or early winter of 2026.

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