Water Conserv II WRF BNR System Blower Improvements

The City of Orlando is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the Water Conserv II Wastewater Reclamation Facility Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) System Blower Improvements project under solicitation number IFB26-0370, with submissions due by 2:00 PM local time on May 20, 2026. The project encompasses complete installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems including new high-speed turbo compressors, modifications to the blower building, roofing replacement, and related electrical and instrumentation upgrades. The contract follows a firm fixed price structure awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring bidders to meet strict responsibility and compliance thresholds. Key deliverables include extensive documentation such as operation and maintenance manuals, start-up services, demonstration testing, and on-site training. Submission instructions emphasize organized, searchable electronic formats via the City’s OpenGov portal, with hardcopy binders also required for documentation, and no physical proposal submissions accepted. The contract imposes rigorous packaging, preservation, and marking standards to protect components and ensure traceability, adhering to standards such as ANSI A13.1, UL 969, and ASTM among others. Inspection and acceptance procedures designate the contractor as responsible for comprehensive quality verification at multiple points, with the City reserving final acceptance rights. Project-specific clauses mandate key personnel qualifications, including a superintendent with at least 10 years’ experience and specialized instrumentation programmer pre-approval. Subcontractors require prior approval and may be substituted only under owner objection without impacting price or schedule. Labor compliance includes a $15/hour living wage minimum, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage adherence with certified payroll reporting, and mandatory E-Verify employment eligibility checks. The facility is a restricted access site with strict ID and security protocols for personnel and vehicles. Schedule requirements stipulate deliveries not earlier than one month before installation, with overall warranties extending two years from final acceptance. Although pricing details are absent in the documentation, the emphasis on detailed forms, bonding standards, and rigorous evaluation criteria underscores a structured procurement aligned with municipal construction best practices.