Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 Rotary Press
| Agency: | City of Ocala |
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| State: | Florida |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| NAICS Category: |
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| Posted Date: | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | ITB# WRS/260536 |
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Description
Main
Agency
City of Ocala
City of Ocala
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Type
Invitation to Bid
Invitation to Bid
Department
Purchasing
Purchasing
Online Submissions
No
No
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
No
No
Bid Bond Required
Yes
Yes
Bid Bond Amount
5%
5%
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
ITB# WRS/260536 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 Rotary Press
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. Thursday, March 19 at 11:00AM
Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2)
4200 SE 24th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Scope of Work: BACKGROUND
1. The City of Ocala Water Resources Department has two wastewater treatment plants that produce biosolids through the activated sludge process. Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) uses a Hiller centrifuge to produce biosolids cake of 19 % total solids while Water Reclamation Facility #3 (WRF #3) currently uses a belt filter press to produce biosolids cake of 14 % total solids. The City is looking to purchase a new backup dewatering press at the WRF #2 facility. 2. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location.
LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience Requirement: Only those vendors with a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience designing and installing domestic wastewater rotary presses shall be considered. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required. Only those vendors attending the site visit shall be allowed to bid.
2. Documentation of prior similar experience and relevant safety training (OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training for personnel on site).
3. Permits: Vendor is responsible for all permits.
PRICING AND AWARD
1. This is a turnkey solicitation. All work related to labor, materials, installation, and connections of the centrifuge shall be performed by the Vendor who will be responsible for off-loading the equipment, providing any temporary storage in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation for storage, and installing the equipment in place. Installation shall include mounting and piping the unit and providing power to the panels and all interconnected wiring and piping required between various components, as required.
2. Vendors shall submit pricing on Exhibit B – Price Proposal and upload 100 % completed design drawings with their bid. 3. DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City.
The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits. Bid Bond: 5%
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Per Addendum 2:
NEW: 2nd Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting – A second mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Water Reclamation Facility #2, 4200 SE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Vendors who attended the initial mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 19, 2025, are not required to attend this meeting and will remain eligible to submit a bid. REVISED: The bid due date has been extended until April 30, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
ITB# WRS/260536 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 Rotary Press
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. Thursday, March 19 at 11:00AM
Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2)
4200 SE 24th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Scope of Work: BACKGROUND
1. The City of Ocala Water Resources Department has two wastewater treatment plants that produce biosolids through the activated sludge process. Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) uses a Hiller centrifuge to produce biosolids cake of 19 % total solids while Water Reclamation Facility #3 (WRF #3) currently uses a belt filter press to produce biosolids cake of 14 % total solids. The City is looking to purchase a new backup dewatering press at the WRF #2 facility. 2. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location.
LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience Requirement: Only those vendors with a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience designing and installing domestic wastewater rotary presses shall be considered. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required. Only those vendors attending the site visit shall be allowed to bid.
2. Documentation of prior similar experience and relevant safety training (OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training for personnel on site).
3. Permits: Vendor is responsible for all permits.
PRICING AND AWARD
1. This is a turnkey solicitation. All work related to labor, materials, installation, and connections of the centrifuge shall be performed by the Vendor who will be responsible for off-loading the equipment, providing any temporary storage in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation for storage, and installing the equipment in place. Installation shall include mounting and piping the unit and providing power to the panels and all interconnected wiring and piping required between various components, as required.
2. Vendors shall submit pricing on Exhibit B – Price Proposal and upload 100 % completed design drawings with their bid. 3. DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City.
The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits. Bid Bond: 5%
*********
Per Addendum 2:
NEW: 2nd Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting – A second mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Water Reclamation Facility #2, 4200 SE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Vendors who attended the initial mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 19, 2025, are not required to attend this meeting and will remain eligible to submit a bid. REVISED: The bid due date has been extended until April 30, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
3/10/2026 12:00 PM EST
3/10/2026 12:00 PM EST
Question End Date
Sample Due Date
Due Date
4/30/2026 2:00 PM EST
4/30/2026 2:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 2
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
| 3/19/2026 | 11:00 AM | Yes |
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory on-site pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders. Only those vendors attending the pre-bid meeting shall be allowed to submit bids. Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location.
Thursday, March 19 at 11:00AM Water Reclamation Facility #2 (WRF #2) 4200 SE 24th Street Ocala, FL 34471 |
| 4/10/2026 | 9:00 AM | Yes | Per Addendum 2: NEW: 2nd Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting – A second mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Water Reclamation Facility #2, 4200 SE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Vendors who attended the initial mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 19, 2025, are not required to attend this meeting and will remain eligible to submit a bid. |
Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Documents
Total: 10
Commodity Codes
Total: 2
| Code | Description |
| [720-56] | Pumps, Miscellaneous (Not Otherwise Classified) |
| [968-93] | Well Pointing Services (Dewatering) |
Publications
Total: 0
| Publication | Date |
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