Upgrades to Final Clarifier 1 and 2 90498-003

Background
The Valley Forge Sewer Authority is issuing a solicitation for bids for the construction project titled 'Upgrades to Final Clarifier 1 and 2'.
The project aims to enhance the wastewater treatment capabilities at the Valley Forge Sewage Treatment Plant located in Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The upgrades are essential for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the secondary clarifier mechanisms.

Work Details
The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install and place into operation secondary clarifier mechanisms for Final Clarifier 1 and 2.
This encompasses:
- Energy dissipating inlet
- Scum skimmer mechanism
- Extended scum trough
- Sludge collection header
- Density current baffle
- Effluent weir
- Scum baffle
- RAS adapter
- Pressure relief valves
- Electrical power and clarifier controls
- Structural repair and coatings.
Separate bids will be accepted for General Construction (2026-01-G) and Electrical Construction (2026-01-E) contracts. Compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act is mandatory, requiring the successful bidder to pay prevailing wage rates as per job classification.

Period of Performance
The contract period of performance is not explicitly stated; however, it typically spans several months depending on project scope and complexity.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Valley Forge Sewage Treatment Plant located at 333 Pawling Road, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with the Public Works Employment Verification Act 127 by utilizing the Federal E-Verify Program. Additionally, bidders must adhere to all requirements outlined in the Instructions to Bidders included in the bidding documents.