E.A. Fairbairn WTP Grit Separator Rake Arm Replacement

The City of Sacramento is seeking qualified contractors to replace the rake‑arm assembly on the Fairbairn Water Treatment Plant grit‑separator, coat the centre pier and drive cage, clean the grit basin, install a new ladder and fall‑arrest system, and replace the hand‑rail at the effluent channel. Work must be performed within plant shutdown windows, with initial measurements due by 31 Mar 2026 and final completion required by 15 Jan 2027. The contract is a fixed‑price, sealed‑bid solicitation valued at an engineer’s estimate of $845 k and includes strict LBE participation, bonding, insurance, and labor‑law compliance requirements. • Replace rake‑arm assembly (steel & stainless‑steel components, torque capacity 1,200,000 in‑lb). • Apply high‑performance epoxy coating to centre pier/drive cage (SSPC‑SP 5 prep, 16‑25 mil dry‑film). • Clean and prepare grit basin, install new ladder/fall‑arrest system and hand‑rail. • Perform work during designated plant shutdowns (Jan‑Apr 2026 for measurements, winter 2026/27 for installation). • Provide warranties, performance & payment bonds, and meet LBE (≥ 5 %) and Ban‑the‑Box requirements.