Middletown Civic Plus #2026-013

Filter Media Replacement and Equipment Upgrades at Charles B. Bacon Water Treatment Plant

The City of Middletown Water and Sewer Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive filter media replacement project at the Charles B. Bacon Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Middletown, Water and Sewer Department - Purchasing Office, Room 112, Municipal Building - Project Scope: - Removal and disposal of existing anthracite and sand filter media (approx. 1,900 cubic feet) - Placement and disinfection of new silica sand media (10-inch bed depth, AWWA B100 standard; approx. 800 cubic feet) - Placement and disinfection of new granular activated carbon (GAC) media (22-inch bed depth, acid-washed coconut shell, AWWA B604-18 standard; approx. 1,200–1,525 cubic feet) - Repair and replacement of porous underdrain plates (including caulking with Sikaflex-1A) - Installation of new piping (4-inch PVC), flow meter (Badger ModMAG M200), globe valve (Sharpe Series 45-4), supports, and painting (TNEMEC Hydroline 1220 NSF approved) - Replacement of deteriorated caulking in underdrain system - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Sikaflex (joint sealer/adhesive) - Badger Meter (ModMAG M200 flow meter) - Sharpe (Series 45-4 globe valve) - TNEMEC (Hydroline 1220 paint) - Notable Requirements: - Filter media must meet AWWA B100 and B604-18 standards - Sequential rehabilitation of two filters with a 30-day pause between - Compliance with prevailing wage rates, local ordinances, and bonding/insurance requirements - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - All work to be substantially completed within 120 days of Notice to Proceed - No specific manufacturers named for sand or GAC media, but standards and material types are specified. - No administrative or procedural details included in this summary.

Description

The City of Middletown is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of filter media at the Charles B. Bacon Water Treatment Plant. The work includes removal and disposal or rejuvenation of anthracite and sand filter media, placement and disinfection of new sand and granular activated carbon media, repair of porous filter plates, caulking, installation of new piping, valves, flow meters including supports, and repainting. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026, and bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid bonds and performance bonds are required as specified in the solicitation.

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