Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #354-RFB-27-09
Town of Cary Biofiltration Conversion: High Strength Thermoplastic Media Retainers and Installation Training
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
354-RFB-27-09
NAICS
326199, 541620
This opportunity involves the Town of Cary, North Carolina, seeking high strength thermoplastic media retainers for a biofiltration conversion at the Cary-Apex Water Treatment Facility. - Government Buyer: - Town of Cary Purchasing Division, Utilities Department - Products Requested: - 356 units (or 1424 square feet) of high strength thermoplastic media retainers - Must be NSF/ANSI 61 certified - Compatible with Leopold Type S Underdrain system - Injection-molded ABS plastic, includes 316 SS screws and manufacturer-recommended sealant - Must meet detailed mechanical and chemical resistance specifications - Services Requested: - Field instruction service: Up to 6 days onsite (8 hours/day) and 4 days travel time in 2 trips - Training for installation personnel - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must specify minimum years of repair parts and support availability - Sustainability and compliance with federal and state laws emphasized - Strict delivery and warranty requirements - Electronic bid submission via eVP portal - Exclusion of taxes from bid pricing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract period is one year with options for two additional one-year extensions; prices fixed for 60 days, possible CPI-U adjustments for extensions
Description
The Town of Cary is soliciting bids from qualified suppliers for high strength thermoplastic media retainers to be used in the Cary-Apex Water Treatment Facility biofiltration conversion project. The procurement includes 356 units or 1424 square feet of the specified media retainers, freight, and field instruction service with up to 6 days onsite and 4 days travel time. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically by 10:00 AM ET on September 25, 2026, and questions are due by 5:00 PM ET on September 14, 2026. The contract will be awarded in October 2026.