LCWWTP Sludge Conveyor Replacement

This contract awards a lump‑sum, single‑award to Schmidt Environmental Construction, Inc. for the removal of an existing belt conveyor and installation of a new shaftless screw conveyor (horizontal and 30° inclined sections) at the Little Choctawhatchee Wastewater Treatment Plant (LCWWTP) in Dothan, Alabama. The scope includes full mobilization, permits, insurance, demolition, supply and installation of the screw conveyor, integration with existing control systems, replacement of the canopy structure, and a five‑year extended mechanical warranty as an optional alternate. The base bid is $484,400 with the warranty alternate adding $6,500, for a total recommended award of $490,900. The procurement was conducted via full and open competition, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference and public bid opening. The City of Dothan Utilities Department is the procuring agency, and the contract was officially awarded on September 16 2025 following a City Council resolution. • Replace existing sludge belt conveyor with a new screw conveyor at LCWWTP. • Provide full mobilization, permits, insurance, demolition, installation, and integration with SCADA. • Optional five‑year extended mechanical warranty included as Additive Alternate 1.