Opportunity
Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-036
Gravity Thickener Clarifier Drive Assembly Rebuild or Replacement for City of Hot Springs
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
HS-26-036
NAICS
811310, 238290
The City of Hot Springs Utilities Department is seeking bids for the removal, rebuild, and re-installation of a Gravity Thickener (GT) Clarifier Drive Assembly at its wastewater facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division (Utilities Department) - Products and Services Requested: - Rebuild kit for GT Clarifier Drive Assembly (bearings, seals, gaskets) - Epoxy primer and finish for protective coating - Fasteners, gear oil, and miscellaneous materials - Labor for removal, rebuild, and re-installation of the assembly - Equipment costs for gearbox removal (e.g., crane) - Fuel and travel charges - Alternate bid: Supply and install a new GT Clarifier Drive Assembly (in lieu of rebuild) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated, but the Hub City brand is referenced in documentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Assembly must be rated for 15,300 ft-lbs continuous torque and operate mostly underwater - All materials must be new, current design production models - Compliance with all state and federal safety requirements - Bidders must provide all necessary certifications (liability insurance, workers compensation, bid bond if over $35,000, Arkansas commercial contractor's license, and proof of good standing) - Disclosure of hazardous and toxic substances required - Option for bidders to propose a new drive assembly instead of a rebuild - All-inclusive pricing required, including labor, materials, and equipment
Description
The City of Hot Springs is soliciting bids for labor and materials to rebuild the Gravity Thickener Clarifier Drive Assembly. The project includes removal, rebuild, and re-installation of the assembly, which involves components such as the motor, speed reducer, chain drive, worm gear, and torque limiting device. Bidders must provide new, current design production model materials and comply with all state and federal safety requirements. The bid package is available online, and submissions can be made electronically or by sealed paper responses. The deadline for submission is September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.