Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2022-02
City of Palatka Platt Drew WWTP
Biosolids Treatment Improvements
The City of Palatka is seeking bids for the Platt Drew Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Improvements, Palatka, FL 32177. This project involves the conversion of anaerobic digesters to aerobic. This will involve demolition and removal of existing anaerobic equipment, cleaning of existing tanks, installation of a new blower building, new blowers, piping, valves, aeration equipment with the existing digesters, electrical, flow metering equipment and controls. In addition, the work will involve replacement of the sludge dewatering belt filter press. Construction will include other incidental equipment and appurtenances for a complete and operable system. All interested parties must register their name, email address, address and telephone number with the City to receive any future changes, additions, addendums or notices concerning this ITB.
Advertisement Date: February 2, 2022
Bid Deadline: March 8, 2022 at 2:30 PM
City of Palatka
City Hall
201 North Second St.
Palatka, FL 32177
Period of Performance: April, 2022 – November, 2022
Contact: Daryl R. Myers, PE
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
8075 Gate Parkway West, Suite 204
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Any qualified individual or firm desiring to provide the required services should submit two (2) originals and two (2) digital copies on a thumb drive in a sealed envelope marked in red ink “RESPONSE TO INVITATION TO BID 2022-02 FOR CITY OF PALATKA pLATT dREW wwtp bIOSOLIDS TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS”. Late submittals will be returned unopened. Submittals will be opened as soon as possible after the submission deadline. Evaluation and selection will occur in accordance with the appropriate requirements at a time and place to be determined. The City of Palatka reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the ITB process and to award the contract(s) in the best interest of the City.
Bidding documents (Information for Bidders, Project Manual and Drawings) may be examined online at the City’s website at www.palatka-fl.gov or in person at:
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
8075 Gate Parkway West, Suite 204
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Copies of the bid documents may be obtained from Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s office for $40.00 dollars per set (hard copies) or electronic copies (PDF) can be emailed at no charge. Checks for hard copies of the bid documents shall be made payable to Hanson Professional Services Inc. Payment is non-refundable and constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the City of Palatka, City Hall on February 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. City Hall is located at 210 North Second Street, Palatka, Florida 32177. The meeting is NOT MANDATORY, however, Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Immediately following the meeting the Wastewater Treatment Plant staff will host Bidders interested in visiting the site.
Bids shall be completed on the enclosed Bid Forms as set forth in the Invitation to Bid and otherwise be in compliance with the Bidding Documents. Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed form and certified by the Bidder. Bidders shall provide three (3) references on similar projects to that proposed. Sealed bids will be received by Ms. Sunni Krantz, City Clerk, City of Palatka, 201 North Second Street, Palatka, Florida 32177 until 2:30 p.m. (local time) on March 8, 2022. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Palatka City Hall as soon as possible after the submission deadline.
The City of Palatka reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. The City of Palatka is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable according to the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
For further information or clarification, contact Mr. Daryl Myers, Hanson Professional Services Inc., 8075 Gate Parkway West, Suite 204, Jacksonville, Florida 32216, telephone 904-737-0090 or email at . Prospective bidders who wish to be notified of any amendments must register their name and contact information with Daryl Myers by email.