Sedimentation Basins 1-5 Plate Settler Project – BID #HS-26-002

The City of Hot Springs is seeking a qualified contractor to replace and upgrade sedimentation basin equipment, plate settlers, sludge vacuum equipment, and associated piping and valves in Sedimentation Basins 1‑5 at the Ouachita Water Treatment Plant. The work is to be performed on a lump‑sum basis under a sealed‑bid process, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference held on April 21, 2026 at the treatment plant. Bids must be submitted in person to the City’s Purchasing Office by 2:00 PM on May 4, 2026. A 5 % bid bond or cashier’s check is required for bids over $20,000, and a performance/payment bond equal to the contract amount is required for contracts exceeding $20,000. The contractor must hold the appropriate Arkansas state license and comply with prevailing wage laws. • Scope: demolition, replacement, and installation of sedimentation basin equipment, plate settlers, sludge vacuum units, piping, and valves. • Location: Ouachita Water Treatment Plant, 860 Cozy Acres Road, Mountain Pine, AR 71956. • Requirements: sealed bid, 5 % bid security, performance bond, state contractor’s license, EE‑O certificate, compliance with Arkansas prevailing wage statutes.