The City of Columbus is seeking qualified contractors to design, demolish, construct, and commission screening improvements at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. The scope includes demolition of existing screens and related equipment, construction of a new screenings‑handling building, installation of new raw‑sewage bar screens, belt conveyor, compactor, bridge crane, and associated mechanical, electrical, and civil infrastructure. The contract is a lump‑sum, > $2 million project with a 10 % construction contingency and a DBE participation goal of 5.4 %. The work must be completed within approximately 750 days from Notice‑to‑Proceed, with critical milestones at 60, 90, 120, 390, 510, and 630 days. Bidders must submit electronically via BidExpress, acknowledge all addenda, and comply with extensive OSHA, EPA, and City safety and environmental requirements.
• Demolition of existing screening equipment and building, followed by new structural and building construction.
• Installation of mechanically cleaned bar screens, belt conveyor, dewatering compactor, and bridge crane with full commissioning and operator training.
• Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil work, including piping, valves, control systems, and temporary power provisions, all subject to strict outage coordination and DBE/ AIS compliance.