SDB Sludge Conveyors Rebuild

The City of Toledo DPU/Water Reclamation is soliciting bids for the SDB Sludge Conveyors Rebuild project, solicitation number 10008935. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to inspect, identify, and furnish replacement components for five existing belt conveyors, identified as A, B, C, F, and G, located in the Sludge Dewatering Building at the Bay View Water Reclamation Plant. The objective is to restore mechanical reliability and extend the service life of the systems using components suitable for continuous sludge service, while retaining existing frames and structural supports. All installation, testing, and commissioning will be performed by the City's maintenance staff. The successful bidder must provide a detailed itemized proposal and a written warranty valid for twenty-four months from the date of acceptance. Award selection is based on the lowest and best offer, considering bid price, local preference, and past experience with the City of Toledo. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the PlanetBids platform by November 24, 2026, and provide a bid bond of 5.00%. Required documentation includes a variety of city paperwork, such as vendor registration, EEO compliance, debarment certification, and a living wage affidavit. Upon award, the contractor must provide a payment bond, performance bond, and a certificate of insurance naming the City of Toledo as additionally insured. Additionally, the contractor is required to attend a pre-construction meeting with the Contract Compliance office and submit certified payrolls weekly starting two weeks after the project start date. Payment terms are set at thirty calendar days following the acceptance of deliverables or receipt of a proper invoice.