Town of Orono Sludge Dewatering Process Upgrade Bid - OA2225 I-2
Town of OronoCity · Orono, ME- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Town of Orono is soliciting sealed bids for a Sludge Dewatering Process Upgrade at the Orono Pollution Control Facility under Project Identifier OA2225 I-2. The Base Bid scope includes the installation of a new sludge dewatering screw press, a new sludge screw conveyor, modifications to existing sludge press feed pumps (including new motors, VFDs, and input line reactors), and installation of a process water system suction line basket strainer. Additional work involves demolition, electrical, painting, and relocation of a flow meter. Four alternate bids cover duplex double disc sludge pumps, polymer system replacement, and process water pump replacement. The project requires substantial completion within 240 calendar days and final completion within 270 days of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds at contract execution.
Performance Bond (100%), Payment Bond (100%), Evidence of bidder qualifications
SUMMARY
The Town of Orono is soliciting sealed bids for a Sludge Dewatering Process Upgrade at the Orono Pollution Control Facility under Project Identifier OA2225 I-2.
The Base Bid scope includes the installation of a new sludge dewatering screw press, a new sludge screw conveyor, modifications to existing sludge press feed pumps (including new motors, VFDs, and input line reactors), and installation of a process water system suction line basket strainer. Additional work involves demolition, electrical, painting, and relocation of a flow meter. Four alternate bids cover duplex double disc sludge pumps, polymer system replacement, and process water pump replacement. The project requires substantial completion within 240 calendar days and final completion within 270 days of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds at contract execution.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
- Submit to
- Orono Municipal Building, 59 Main Street, Orono, ME
- Scope location
- Orono, ME
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Orono?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Orono Municipal Building, 59 Main Street, Orono, ME.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Orono in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Performance Bond (100%), Payment Bond (100%), Evidence of bidder qualifications. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
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