Primary Sludge Pump Controller Upgrade At The Wastewater Treatment Plant 2026 – 2029

The City of Tracy, California, is soliciting bids for the upgrade of the primary sludge pump controller at its Wastewater Treatment Plant, with project performance scheduled between 2026 and 2029. The solicitation, numbered 20260724029 and posted on July 27, 2026, requires all proposals to be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by the deadline of August 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Bidders must register in the City’s Vendor Database on PlanetBids to participate, and failure to do so will disqualify submission. A bid security of 10% of the total bid price is mandatory, and compliance with California’s prevailing wage laws as administered by the Department of Industrial Relations is required. The work involves the design, installation, and commissioning of new control systems to improve the efficiency and reliability of sludge handling operations at the plant, though no detailed technical specifications, industry standards, or performance metrics are outlined in the solicitation. The procurement does not reference any Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, nor does it include formal section breaks such as those found in federal contracts. There are no defined evaluation factors, weights, or adjectival ratings for award, though the City reserves the right to select a bidder other than the lowest if it best meets the City’s needs, indicating a potential trade-off approach. No contract value is disclosed, and no line-item pricing, accounting codes, or invoicing procedures are specified. While the place of performance is clearly identified as the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tracy, CA, with a ZIP code of 95304, there are no details on packaging, inspection criteria, acceptance processes, or points of contact for contract administration. The Vendor Information Sheet is required but its exact content is undisclosed. There are no socioeconomic set-asides, size certifications, UEI or CAGE code mandates, or special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel designations, or option periods. The entire process is governed by administrative procedures and local procurement practices with minimal federal or military compliance elements.