Invitation to Bid - Pyramid Water Treatment Plan Microturbine Project

Bid/RFP Due Date: 
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 2:00pm

Bid/RFP Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Reference Number: 
Pyramid Water Treatmetn Plant Microturbine Project

Sealed Bids for the City of Unalaska PYRAMID WATER TREATMENT PLANT MICROTURBINE PROJECT, addressed to the City of Unalaska, will be received at the following location:

City of Unalaska Office of the City Clerk
P.O. Box 610
43 Raven Way
Unalaska, Alaska 99685

Tel. 907-581-1251
Fax 907-581-1417

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M.., local time on May 28, 2020 and then will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

The work will include, but not be limited to, furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, and materials and performing all operations in connection with the PYRAMID WATER TREATMENT PLANT MICROTURBINE PROJECT. The Work includes installing two water turbine generators to utilize the excess head pressure provided by the elevation of Icy Creek reservoir to create usable electricity. The existing Pyramid Water Treatment Plant (PWTP) will be reconfigured to allow hydroelectric power generation; which will be tied into the existing water plant main distribution panel (MDP) to allow for distribution to the water plant’s electric power system. This work includes the associated piping, pumps, and appurtenances; electrical equipment, conductors, and raceways; SCADA control system modifications; equipment anchors and pipe supports; and all work necessary for a complete and operable hydropower system as described in these contract documents.

  1. Project Location: Pyramid Water Treatment Plant, Unalaska, Alaska 99685
  2. Owner: City of Unalaska, Department of Public Utilities

Technical questions shall be directed in writing to the Engineer at the address shown below. An electronic copy of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the City of Unalaska Website http://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/rfps, for no charge. Please email [email protected].us to be placed on the Plan Holder List.

Rentricity, Inc.
c/o Taku Engineering
P.O. Box 241386
Anchorage, AK 99524
Attn: Al Spinell, COO

Tel. 860-810-7455
Email: [email protected]

Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by submittal information as prescribed in the Instruction to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the necessary bond(s) for the faithful performance of the Contract, as prescribed in the Bidding Documents.

A prebid conference will be held on May 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.. The prebid conference must be attended by teleconference at 1-888-204-5984, Access Code 5805914. A site visit by all bidders is strongly recommended.

The successful Bidder shall hold such Contractors and Business Licenses as required by State Statutes and City of Unalaska Municipal Code Section 9.04. The right is reserved to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding, and to accept bids that are considered to be in the best interest of the City of Unalaska.

No bidder may withdraw its bid after the time set for opening thereof, unless the award of the contract is delayed for a period exceeding 60 days.