# Bergen County Bonfire #BCUA-BID-26-04

Gravity Thickener Equipment and Services for Bergen County Utilities Authority

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** BCUA-BID-26-04
**NAICS:** 333318, 541330, 238290

The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) is seeking bids for gravity thickener equipment and related services for its Little Ferry Water Pollution Control Facility.
- Buyer: Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA), Little Ferry Water Pollution Control Facility
- Products Requested:
  - Two gravity thickener mechanisms for 65-foot diameter tanks
    - Center-column, side-feed, peripheral-overflow, center drive, four rake arms
    - Rated for 200,000 ft-lbs torque
  - Spare parts package for thickener mechanisms
- Services Requested:
  - 3D scanning and field verification of existing tank geometry
  - Storage inspections of equipment prior to installation
  - On-site supervision of installation, testing, and training
- OEMs: No specific manufacturers named; proposals for 'or equal' equipment are permitted if compliant with specifications
- Notable Requirements:
  - All work necessary for project completion is included, even if not specifically described
  - Equipment must be suitable for large-diameter, deep tanks and meet specified torque and design criteria
  - Field verification and supervision are required to ensure proper fit and installation

### Description

The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) is soliciting bids for Contract 26-04 to pre-purchase two new gravity thickener mechanisms for existing Gravity Thickener Tanks No. 1 and No. 2 at the Little Ferry Water Pollution Control Facility. Each mechanism includes a complete center-column, side-feed, peripheral-overflow unit with a center drive and four rake arms, rated for 200,000 ft-lbs. of torque. The contract also includes a spare parts package, 3D scanning and field verification of the existing tank geometry, storage inspections, and on-site supervision of installation, testing, and training. The project encompasses all work necessary for completion, whether or not specifically described in the contract documents.

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