Gravity Belt Thickener Componenets

The Town of Cary is soliciting bids under solicitation number 354-RFB-27-11 for the procurement and delivery of replacement components for a gravity belt thickener at the North Cary Water Reclamation Facility. The required materials for the 2.0M AQUABELT 96 refurbishment include SEW EuroDrive gear units with A/C motors, tension roll assemblies, tracking/steering roll assemblies, drive roll assemblies, V-plows, and upgraded hydraulic tension cylinders. Bids must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal by 2:00 PM ET on October 21, 2026, with all questions due by October 9th. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total price for each option, while also considering quality, performance, and the proposed delivery timeline. All materials must be delivered FOB destination to the North Cary Water Reclamation Facility in original manufacturer packaging between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The awarded supplier must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all components and adhere to strict packaging and moisture control standards to prevent damage during shipment. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon receipt of a correct PDF invoice. If federal funds are utilized, the contractor must comply with various federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Employment Eligibility Verification. Additionally, suppliers providing services must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate.