Purchase and Installation of Wastewater Decanter Centrifuge

The City of Rosenberg is soliciting bids under ITB 2027-09B for the purchase and installation of a heavy-duty, continuous-operation wastewater decanter centrifuge system at Wastewater Treatment Plant 1A, located at 2630 Avenue A, Rosenberg, TX. The project requires the contractor to furnish the equipment, including all necessary hoses, connections, and plumbing, and provide a minimum of three days of onsite support from a manufacturer's technician and operator for start-up and commissioning. Technical specifications require the unit to produce a maximum centrifugal force of at least 3,067 G, a bowl constructed of Duplex 2205 stainless steel or an approved equal, and a gearbox with a minimum rated torque capacity of 11 kNm. The system must also include emergency-stop circuitry and safety interlocks. Bids are due by 2:00 pm on October 15, 2026, and must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement platform or delivered to the City Secretary's Office. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including financial resources, performance records, and local preference for businesses within 5 percent of the lowest bid for purchases under 500,000 dollars. Required submission documents include equipment spec sheets, drawings, warranty information, a minimum of four references from the last five years, and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire if applicable. The successful vendor must meet specific insurance requirements, including comprehensive general liability and automobile liability, and comply with Texas law and various state certifications regarding antitrust, COVID-19 vaccine passports, and firearm industry discrimination. Delivery is FOB Rosenberg designated location, and the City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice.