The Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District is seeking a qualified supplier to design, fabricate, ship, erect, test, commission, and provide warranty support for a single portal‑mounted traveling import hopper used for bulk material handling at its Sulphur bulk terminal. The hopper must handle Bayrite, Rutile, and petroleum coke at a minimum average throughput of ~1,200 TPH (design capacity ≈ 1,425 TPH), include a 20 ft × 20 ft grizzly opening, apron feeder, truck‑loading spout, cross‑conveyor, dust‑collection system, and advanced safety/laser‑collision controls. The contract includes full documentation, on‑site training, spare‑parts supply, and a 5‑year mechanical/structural warranty plus a 2‑year electrical warranty. Payment is staged, with 50 % due at Notice‑to‑Proceed and the remainder tied to erection, testing, and final acceptance. Key points:
• Scope: design, engineering, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, training, warranty for one hopper (optional second hopper within 12 months).
• Technical requirements: 1,425 TPH capacity, 20 ft × 20 ft grizzly, 425‑day completion window, $5,000 per day liquidated‑damage, extensive insurance and bonding.
• Schedule: Questions due 10 Nov 2026, final proposal deadline 20 Nov 2026, 90‑day proposal validity, performance bond 100 % of contract price, substantial completion 425 days after NTP.