Description
This municipal project replaces two aging sewer pump stations (Stations 4 and 6) in Wrangell, Alaska. The work includes removal of existing pumps and associated piping, minor concrete demolition, electrical upgrades, installation of new pumps and controls, and construction of temporary bypass pumping systems during the transition. Bidders were required to submit a detailed qualifications statement, bid security (5 % of the maximum bid), performance and payment bonds, and compliance with federal Davis‑Bacon/Alaska prevailing‑wage requirements. The contract calls for a 135‑day substantial‑completion deadline and a 150‑day final‑completion deadline, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for any overruns. The solicitation was open to full competition, and three firms submitted bids ranging from about $0.8 M to $1.3 M.
• Scope: Pump‑station removal, installation of three new pumps, controls, electrical work, concrete work, and temporary bypass system.
• Schedule: Bids due Nov 5 2015; Contract‑Times start 30 days after effective date; Substantial completion in 135 days, final completion in 150 days.
• Requirements: Comprehensive qualifications (financial, licensing, bonding, safety records), bid security, compliance with prevailing‑wage rules, and a 5‑year warranty on pumps and controls.