Digester #2 Cleaning

The City of Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities Department is soliciting sealed bids to perform the emptying and cleaning of Digester #2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1509 E Columbia St, Port Angeles, WA. The work involves dewatering approximately 90,000 gallons from the anaerobic digester, thoroughly cleaning the digester unit, and managing debris with provided disposal containers. Bidders must submit their sealed proposals by 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The project budget is estimated between $130,000 and $160,000. The contract scope includes site mobilization, dewatering, cleaning, disposal, and minor changes as required. Detailed project drawings and maps are provided by the City to assist bidders, along with comprehensive work requirements outlined in Attachment A. Submissions must strictly adhere to the bid forms and specifications, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The contract establishes a firm framework regarding payment terms, safety, warranty, nondiscrimination, employment regulations, termination rights, and compliance with wage statutes. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds for bids exceeding $35,000, with a standard retainage of 5%. The bidding process follows standard public works procurement practices focused on awarding the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contractor is required to furnish key personnel information, maintain continuous communication with the City’s project management team, and submit progress schedules and cost breakdowns electronically via the Virtual Project Manager system post-award. Inspections and final acceptance of work will be conducted on site, with the City retaining final authority to accept or reject work based on contract compliance. Equal opportunity policies are emphasized, encouraging participation by minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. No federal FAR clauses are used; instead, the contract adheres to local and state public works standards consistent with APWA guidelines. Bidders must submit completed forms including wage compliance, non-collusion affidavits, and registration certifications as part of a thorough bid package delivered physically to the City's designated office.