IFB - 270003472 WWTP Centrifuge Service and Parts

The City of Richmond is soliciting qualified firms to provide a requirements‑based contract for the maintenance, repair, and parts supply of nine Alfa Laval decanter‑style centrifuges at its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The scope includes disassembly, inspection, parts replacement, dynamic balancing, testing, repainting, and shipment of repaired units, as well as ongoing warranty support and digital inventory tracking. The contractor must have a fully equipped repair facility, be able to handle at least two centrifuges concurrently, and meet a 270‑day turnaround after purchase order issuance. Bids are due Oct 28, 2026, and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Service location: 1400 Brander St., Richmond, VA (WWTP) • Work includes labor, parts, shipping, emergency repairs, and a 12‑month warranty on repairs (15,000 hrs/3 yr warranty on conveyor surfacing) • Minimum contractor qualifications: 10 years experience, at least one shop foreman, four certified journeymen, two mechanics, and four references for similar centrifuge work • Required reporting: detailed balance reports, repair summaries, and digital photos within 21 days of receipt • Delivery requirement: repaired units returned within 5 days of completion; contractor bears all shipping costs • Performance security: compliance with ISO 1940‑1:2003 balancing standards and use of approved dynamic‑balancing equipment.