Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation

The contract involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of the City of Sparta's Water Treatment Plant, a 2MGD packaged facility located on Lake Sinclair, which requires extensive repairs to extend its operational lifespan. The scope includes replacing malfunctioning mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, rehabilitating micro-floc filters, upgrading control systems such as PLCs and control panels, enhancing chemical storage and pumping systems, repairing corroded piping and structural elements, and installing new infrastructure such as a modular building and radio tower. The project is scheduled for completion within 300 consecutive days from the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed, with bids due by September 16, 2025. The work is funded through federally assisted EPA revolving loan funds managed by GEFA, imposing federal requirements such as Davis-Bacon wage rates, DBE participation, American Iron and Steel use, and Build America Buy America provisions. The contractual framework mandates strict compliance with federal and state laws, including bonding and insurance stipulations. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5%, and the successful contractor is required to furnish performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the bid amount, with surety companies meeting specific financial and licensing standards. The prime contractor must perform at least 30% of the work, and all work must adhere to applicable regulations. The owner retains the right to reject or waive bids and will evaluate submissions based on compliance, qualifications, and best interest considerations, though no detailed evaluation criteria or scoring weights are specified. Administrative contacts include Jessica James for procurement issues and Wiley Helm for technical inquiries, with bid submissions to be sealed and marked appropriately. The project emphasizes adherence to federal requirements, including labor standards, DBE participation, and procurement regulations, but does not specify detailed procedures for inspection, delivery, or contract administration beyond general compliance expectations.