Replacement of Existing Filter Media with Granular Activated Carbon at the Mauldin Rd WTP

The contract involves removing the existing mixed media filter media at the Mauldin Road Water Treatment Plant in Calhoun, Georgia, and replacing it with granular activated carbon (GAC), along with all necessary appurtenances to ensure proper operation. The project requires multiple media exchanges, with the initial three exchanges covered in the bid, each occurring approximately every four months, based on preliminary assessments. The facility has 16 filter beds, each approximately 368 cubic feet in volume, which will be involved in the replacement process. The work is to be performed under a stipulated price contract, with the total project value estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Bidders are expected to submit proposals by November 19, 2024, and the contract is managed by the City of Calhoun, Georgia. The solicitation emphasizes the need for a comprehensive bid that accounts for the initial media replacement and subsequent exchanges. The project aims to ensure continued water treatment efficiency through proper media management and replacement, with the primary point of contact being Margaret Boyd. The contract is part of a broader effort to maintain and improve water treatment infrastructure, with a focus on quality and reliability.