REQUEST FOR BID

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND

MECHANICAL DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

City of Rock Island requests a bid for the MECHANICAL DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT installation. Separate sealed bids will be received by the City of Rock Island at City Hall, located at 5 N. Garden Ave. Rock Island, WA 98850, until 10 am on November 14^th, 2019, and publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The work generally consists of:

1. UV building improvements including;
   1. Installation of complete dewatering system including screw press, necessary supports, polymer system, conveyance system, and necessary electrical connections and controls.

b.   Installation of two floor trench drains with associated building and plumbing         upgrades

2. Site improvements to the existing City of Rock Island Wastewater Treatment Plant including;
   1. Site grading, ecology block wall installation, asphalt pavement, and utility adjustments to accommodate modifications to the existing UV building and construction of loading dock area for biosolid transport equipment access.   

Plans and specifications may be viewed at the following locations:

1. City of Rock Island, 5 N. Garden Ave. Rock Island, WA 98850, (509) 476-2926
2. Varela & Associates Inc., 601 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201, (509) 328-6066
3. Various Plan Centers – call Varela & Associates or view the list online at www.varela-engr.com

This project is funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program.

All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing state or federal wage rates. The City of Rock Island is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities, and in its sole judgment, accept the bid which it deems is in its best interest. Bids will be evaluated based on price, ability of manufacturer to meet schedule, functionality of new mechanical dewatering equipment with drying beds, and manufacture experience and proximity to project site.  

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be viewed at www.varela-engr.com or purchased at the office of Varela & Associates, Inc., here after referred to as the Issuing Agent, for $60 per set (non-refundable, see address above).

For additional information regarding this project, including sludge characteristics, treatment or other technical questions or would like to schedule a site visit contact Kurt Holland (kholland@varela-engr.com) or Vitaliy Chekulayev (vchekulayev@varela-engr.com) at Varela & Associates, Inc., (509) 328-6066.