# City of Fernandina Beach #ITB 26-18

Upgrade of Wastewater Digester Blower System for City of Fernandina Beach

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** ITB 26-18
**NAICS:** 238220, 562211, 238290, 238910

This opportunity involves the upgrade of the Wastewater Digester Blower System for the City of Fernandina Beach Utility Office in Florida.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Fernandina Beach Utility Office (Florida)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Hoffman (Original Equipment Manufacturer for blowers)
- Products and Quantities:
  - 1 new Hoffman Blower and motor with disconnect (furnish and install)
  - 1 replacement Hoffman Blower (motor supplied by City; furnish and install)
  - Installation of piping and diffusers in Digester No. 1
  - Cleaning and inspection of existing diffusers in Digester No. 2
  - Replacement of approximately 96 existing diffusers
  - Sediment removal and disposal (approx. 600 tons)
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - City will supply the motor for the replacement blower
  - All removed materials must be disposed of at an approved landfill
  - Mandatory pre-bid meeting required for bidders
  - Multiple affidavits and certifications required (e.g., Drug-Free Workplace, E-Verify, Non-Collusion, Anti-Human Trafficking)
  - Proof of not being listed on the federal Excluded Parties List System
  - Bids must be submitted electronically via DemandStar.com

### Description

The City of Fernandina Beach, Florida is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the upgrade of the Wastewater Digester Blower System. The project includes furnishing and installing a new Hoffman Blower and motor with disconnect, installation of piping and diffusers in Digester No. 1, cleaning and inspection of existing diffusers in Digester No. 2, replacement of existing diffusers, and disposal of removed materials. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026, and bids must be submitted via DemandStar.com by October 23, 2026. Award is subject to City Commission authorization and annual appropriation of funds.

[View original listing](https://www.fbfl.us/bids.aspx?bidID=392)