N. & S. WW PLANT GRAVITY BELT THICKENER PRESS REHABILITATION

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Feb 25, 2026
Due:	Mar 5, 2026
Agency:	City of Sanford
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	30 - Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment
Solicitation No:	IFB 24/25-31R
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Main

Agency
City of Sanford

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Richard Casella

Title
N. & S. WW PLANT GRAVITY BELT THICKENER PRESS REHABILITATION

Secondary Contact
Taneka Cross

Number
IFB 24/25-31R

Tertiary Contact
Purchasing Department

Type
Invitation to Bid

Department
Utilities-Plants

Online Submissions
No

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
Yes

Bid Bond Required
Yes

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
Yes

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
The City desires to procure a vendor to provide the following services:

1. Rehab the North Wastewater Reclamation Facility Biosolids Gravity Belt Thickener System:

a. Rehabilitation of 1 Gravity Belt Thickener

b. Provide new two (2) independent master control panels and field instrumentation.

2. Rehab the South Wastewater Reclamation Facility Biosolids Belt Press System:

a. Rehabilitation of the Belt Filter Press (one)

b. Provide one (1) new master control panel, remote control panel and field

instrumentation.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
1/29/2026 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date
2/19/2026 2:00 PM EST

Sample Due Date

Due Date
3/5/2026 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 1 (All times are listed as EST )

Date	Time	Mandatory	Location
2/4/2026	10:00 AM	No	1st Stop at 1201 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771; 2nd Stop at 540 Cameron Avenue Sanford, Fl 32773

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 2

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Invitation for Bid	IFB 24 25 31R N and S Gravity Belt Thickener Press Rehab.pdf	IFB 24/25-31R Solicitation	PDF
Correspondence	IFB 24 25-31R Legal Ad.pdf	IFB 24/25-31R Legal Ad	PDF

Questions & Answers

Total: 11

Question	Date Asked	Answer	Date Answered
Will there be any plans or specs released for this project?	1/29/2026 3:13:39 PM	The specifications for this project are included in the contract bid package.	2/19/2026 10:40:16 AM
ection 15100 Article J (GBT) & Section 15150 Article G (BFP) "All logic will be performed via Allen Bradley CompactLogix L16ER programmable logic controller (PLC), with NO network communication capabilities." - The "ER" designation means "Ethernet Redundant" and it comes with 2 ethernet ports. Networking is required for OIT (HMI) connection. Would a more robust CompactLogix L30ER be acceptable?	2/16/2026 3:12:26 PM	We will consider/review alternate compliant units in the shop drawing process. Approved substitutions, if allowed, shall be at no additional contract cost. Bids shall be prepared based on the specified unit.	2/19/2026 10:40:05 AM
What are the Plant operating hours? Will weekend work be permitted?	2/16/2026 3:47:40 PM	The NWRF & SWRC operating hours are 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday, no weekend work permitted. However, on Friday’s we have a limited crew in case of any emergencies.	2/17/2026 6:39:44 AM
Will the Plants provide dumpster for disposing of old machine components?	2/16/2026 3:48:44 PM	The vendor will need to provide their own dumpster for disposal.	2/17/2026 6:40:22 AM
Reference Bid Form Section 00410 Page 39 Article 1.02 paragraph 4: Per this section, the work to be substantial completed within 120 days and final completion 150 days. To complete the specified work, this timing needs to be increased from 120/150 days to 238-280 days as indicated below. Agreement review: 2-3 weeks Submittals: 4-6 weeks Eng Submittal Review: 3-4 weeks Part Fabrication after receipt of approved submittal: 20-22 weeks Field service work: 4-5 weeks Total: 34 -40 weeks (238/280 days)	2/17/2026 10:04:45 AM	Substantial completion shall be required in 240 calendar days and final completion in 270 calendar days.	2/19/2026 10:40:39 AM
The work on this project does not require any construction work, only repair to existing equipment. Alfa Laval does not have a contractor’s license but is authorized to perform work in the State of Florida. Does Contractor’s license apply on this project?	2/17/2026 10:06:37 AM	The project is maintenance work and a contractor’s license is not required.	2/19/2026 10:41:00 AM
Will the Plants off load shipments at the job sites?	2/17/2026 10:07:59 AM	Yes	2/19/2026 10:46:51 AM
Ref Section 15100 subsection 1.2.B & C (page 125) and 15150 subsection 1.2.B & C (page 134): In both sections it states the City will provide means to dispose of packing and old parts and the City will offload shipments. Please confirm since below answer states that vendor will need to provide their own dumpster for disposal.	2/18/2026 2:19:07 PM	The city is not providing a dumpster for all construction materials. The winning vendor is to provide their own.	2/19/2026 10:56:18 AM
Ref Section 15100 Subsection 2.2 New Rollers paragraphs A and C. In section A it states to replace all rollers with new rollers. In section C it states to recoat the rollers. Section C needs to be revised to reflex new roller coatings.	2/18/2026 2:43:10 PM	Existing rollers shall be recoated or the rollers replaced with new coated rollers at the discretion of the vendor at no additional contract cost.	2/19/2026 10:48:20 AM
Ref Section 15150 Subsection 2.2 New Rollers paragraphs A and B. In section A it states to replace all rollers with new rollers. In section C it states to recoat the rollers. Section B needs to be revised to reflex new roller coatings.	2/18/2026 2:44:05 PM	Existing rollers shall be recoated or the rollers replaced with new coated rollers at the discretion of the vendor at no additional contract cost.	2/19/2026 10:48:43 AM
Will the City of Sanford consider bids that cover installation of brand new equipment, preassembled, instead of rebuilding / repairing the existing BFP and GBT? We would like to submit Charter Machine as an approved equal for the BFP and GBT with their respective control panels.	2/19/2026 11:14:19 AM	No.	2/19/2026 12:07:42 PM

Commodity Codes

Total: 4

Code	Description
[913-59]	Construction and Upgrades, Wastewater Treatment Plant
[913-91]	Maintenance and Repair, Wastewater Treatment Plant
[890-65]	Sewage and Waste Treating Equipment and Supplies
[890-77]	Waste Water Reclamation Systems And Parts

Publications

Total: 1

Publication	Date
Orland Sentinel	1/29/2026

N. & S. WW PLANT GRAVITY BELT THICKENER PRESS REHABILITATION

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