WRF Buildings 80‑1, 80‑2, 80‑3 and 62 Electrical Improvements

The City of Des Moines, on behalf of the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority, is soliciting sealed electronic bids for comprehensive electrical upgrades at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. The work includes removal and replacement of motor‑control centers, automatic transfer switches, transformers, panel boards, lighting transformers, and associated conduit and wiring in Buildings 80‑1, 80‑2, 80‑3 and Service Water Building 62, as well as installation of temporary power to maintain plant operations during construction. The project must adhere to strict outage limits, detailed sequencing, and a final‑completion deadline of 15 March 2029, with liquidated‑damage penalties for schedule overruns. Key points: • Replace and upgrade all major electrical equipment (MCCs, ATS, transformers, panelboards) and associated cabling in four plant buildings. • Provide temporary generators and coordinated power shutdowns; outages limited to 1 hour (temporary) and 8 hours (permanent) per event. • Bids submitted electronically by 11:00 AM EDT on 2 June 2026; award expected 16 June 2026; contract documents to be executed by 10 June 2026. • Project duration roughly 33 months with a construction estimate of about $4 million and liquidated‑damage rates of $2,000‑$7,500 per day for delays.