Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control Improvements

The City of Palm Springs is soliciting bids for project number 23-16, which involves odor control improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 4375 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, California. The scope of work includes the fabrication and installation of two aluminum flat covers over two 100-foot primary clarifiers, the demolition of existing launder covers and clarifier walkways, the installation of new launder covers, and ducting tie-ins to the existing odor control system. The project also requires all necessary electrical, structural, and mechanical modifications. The contractor must ensure that wastewater treatment operations remain uninterrupted and maintain high safety standards throughout the project, which must be completed within 250 working days. The engineer's estimate for the project is 5,900,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered, bidders must have attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 22, 2026, and must possess a valid Class A Contractor's License from the State of California. Submission requirements include an electronic bid via the PlanetBids portal by 3:00 PM on November 9, 2026, accompanied by a bid bond or certified check for 10 percent of the total bid price. Additionally, bidders must provide evidence of good faith efforts to subcontract with local businesses in the Coachella Valley and comply with the City's Public Integrity Ordinance by disclosing any owners or investors with a beneficial interest of five percent or more. Joel Montalvo, P.E., serves as the City Engineer for this project.