Emergency replacement of components within the grit facilities throughout the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP).

This contract entails the emergency replacement of critical components within the grit facilities at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Diego, California. The scope includes replacing three grit classifiers, six grit gallery pumps, six grit pump variable frequency drives (VFDs), two primary channel air blowers, and two grit air blowers. In addition to equipment replacement, a Short Circuit Arc Flash Study must be conducted. The existing components have exceeded their operational lifespan, raising the risk of partially treated sewage being discharged through the ocean outfall, which could result in permit violations and environmental non-compliance. The overall objective is to rehabilitate and replace outdated equipment to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the treatment plant. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2024, under the number 20244301006, with the contracting office located in El Paso, Texas, and managed by the International Boundary and Water Commission between the United States and Mexico. The place of performance is at the treatment facility in San Diego, CA. Points of contact for the contract include Philip Johnson and Seone Michael Jones, who are available for inquiries related to this procurement.