IFB - 270003472 WWTP Centrifuge Service and Parts

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is soliciting bids under IFB270003472 to establish a requirements-based contract for the maintenance, repair, and parts procurement of nine decanter-style centrifuges at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The scope specifically covers five Alfa Laval ALDEC G3-115 units in the Dewatering Building and four Alfa Laval ALDEC G3-105 units in the Thickening Building. The selected contractor must possess extensive machine shop capabilities to perform basic and comprehensive rebuilds, ensuring all work meets OEM Quality Control Specifications. Key deliverables include returning repaired equipment within five days of completion, utilizing original or functionally equivalent crates, and providing a written description of the digital tracking method used for parts. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and features an initial one-year term with the possibility of a 12-month extension and up to two additional two-year renewal terms. Awardees must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 limits for General and Auto Liability and $2,000,000 for Umbrella Liability, while adhering to strict non-discrimination and civil rights compliance. All deliveries are F.O.B. destination to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond, Virginia. Bidders are required to submit their pricing via a specific Microsoft Excel Bid Form through the OpenGov portal by October 28, 2026, along with necessary certifications regarding business registration, electronic signatures, and minority business participation.