PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Request for Proposals
Gravity Belt Table Roller Equipment
Replacement and Installation
Proposal
The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from interested vendors for roller
and belt component replacement equipment (Phase 1) and installation (Phase 2) for an
existing Andritz Dewatering Gravity Belt Table (GBT). Bidding parties have the option to
bid either Phase 1, Phase 2 or both. Please specify which phase you are bidding when
submitting your proposal.
Background Information
The existing Andritz GBT was installed at the St. Cloud Nutrient, Energy, and Water (NEW)
Recovery Facility in 2008. This GBT is utilized for co-thicken septage and municipal
wastewater solids to generate a feedstock of approximately 10 percent total solids
predigested solids for the anerobic digestion process.
Location: 525 60 Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Existing system details: Andritz Power Drain 400370057, Model GBT2000, SN 02129
Scope of Services
Phase 1
• Roller and bearing assembly, 11-1/4” Buna Drive Roll, 2.0M GBT
• Roller and bearing assembly 6.5” Tracking Roll, 2.0M GBT VA
• Roller and bearing assembly Rilsan Tension Roll 2.0M GBT VA
• Brush and Seal kit
• Spray nozzles
• Flat Gasket
• DAP shipping terms
Phase 2
Installation labor expense: Itemized travel and per-diem related expenses to install
components listed in Phase 1. Completion of installation shall not exceed three (3)
consecutive days after a pre-approved start date with the customer.
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Resources Available
Site visit for measurements: see contact details in Additional Information below to
schedule site visit.
Submission Requirements
Proposals will be accepted by Friday, February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM(CST) and are to be
submitted via email to:
Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us
SUBJECT: RFP-Gravity Belt Table Roller Equipment, Replacement and Installation
(note which Phase or Both)
Vendor Selection Process
The proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience of the
vendor/supplier, the anticipated cost of services and other appropriate factors (see
below).
Selection criteria shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following factors:
1. Related professional experience, specific project responsibility and availability
of key personnel assigned to the project.
2. Vendor/supplier recent experience in the provision of comparable wastewater
GBT systems and design services including references.
3. Current lead times.
4. Anticipated cost.
As the contracting authority, the City of St. Cloud shall make the final decision concerning
vendor selection. The City reserves the right to negotiate professional services from the
selected consultant(s) as deemed necessary to fulfill the complete project intent. The
City reserves the right to terminate the contract and delete all remaining work tasks at its
discretion.
Schedule
Request For Proposals Advertised
Proposals Due
Tentative Selection Announced
Finalize Work Plan, Fees and Contract
February 9, 2026
4:00 PM(CST) on February 20, 2026
February 25, 2026
March 4, 2026
Additional Information
Submit any questions, in writing, to Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager, by
Monday, February 16, 2026. A written response will be provided to all interested bidding
parties by 11:00 AM(CST) on February 18, 2026.
Mr. Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager
Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Site visits may be arranged with Mr. Jacob Ethen by phone (320-255-7226) or the email
address listed above.
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