DISINFECTION CHEMICAL STORAGE PROJECT

The Disinfection Chemical Storage Project is a construction project that aims to convert the existing gaseous chlorine and gaseous sulfur dioxide facilities to a liquid sodium hypochlorite and liquid sodium bisulfite chemical storage and feed system. The project is part of the EchoWater Project, which includes a broad public outreach and education effort. The contract was awarded to GSE Construction Company, Inc. for $15,076,400, which is $4,923,600 below the Engineer's estimate of $20,000,000. The project includes a construction change order allowance of $603,056. Some of the key features of the project include: • The removal of the existing gaseous chlorine and gaseous sulfur dioxide facilities • The conversion to a liquid sodium hypochlorite and liquid sodium bisulfite chemical storage and feed system • A planned total volume of the sodium hypochlorite and sodium bisulfite system of approximately 240,000 gallons and 76,000 gallons, respectively • A mandatory pre-bid meeting for general engineering contractors with a class A license • Prequalification for electrical subcontractors and instrumentation and control subcontractors • A construction change order allowance of $603,056 • A broad public outreach and education effort as part of the EchoWater Project