Description
The Town of Westerly, Rhode Island, is seeking bids for the supply of InLine Grinders to be used at the Town's Wastewater Treatment Facility. The grinders must be capable of processing sludge with 4 percent dry solids and must meet specific performance requirements. The successful bidder will be required to furnish all equipment, deliver it to the plant site, and provide manufacturer's representative services. The contract will include a 100% performance bond and labor and payment bond. The town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Some key features of the grinders include:
* A hexagonal inside configuration of cutters
* Cutters made of treated alloy steel, surface ground for uniformity, and through-hardened to a minimum 45-50 Rockwell C
* A main housing made of ductile iron with a one-piece flanged body
* A speed reducer with a 29:1 reduction ratio
* A motor with a minimum of 5 horsepower
* An externally operable main circuit breaker
* A control panel with a Type 316 stainless steel NEMA 4 X enclosure.