82625B0045-BWT-BB-236 Replacement of the Cyclone Degritters and Grit Washers at the Bowery Bay WWTP

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting competitive sealed bids for contract BB-236, which entails the reconstruction and replacement of cyclone degritters and grit washers at the Bowery Bay Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in Astoria, New York. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install four new cyclone degritter systems, each consisting of two cyclone degritters, one grit washer, a 3 HP motor, a monitoring panel with signal interfaces, and necessary electrical conduit and wiring. The project also includes the demolition of existing equipment, electrical work, and gas monitoring. The contractor must complete the work within 618 consecutive calendar days and provide shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and necessary training. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, including having completed at least three similar projects in the last ten years, and must be registered with the New York State Department of Labor Contractor and Subcontractor Registry. All bids must be submitted electronically via the PASSPort portal by October 28, 2026, as paper submissions are not accepted. The award will be based on the lump sum price bid. Key compliance requirements include adherence to New York City prevailing wage rates, NYSDOL licensing for asbestos abatement if applicable, and strict compliance with hazardous materials packaging and labeling regulations under DOT and OSHA standards. Payment is processed through the City of New York's Electronic Funds Transfer program via the Payment Information Portal.