Description
The City of Yakima issued a competitive rebid for the replacement of gearboxes on the primary digester mixers at its wastewater treatment facility. The bid opening took place on March 26 2026 and the City Manager expressed intent to award on April 20 2026. The scope includes removal of sludge, installation of new gearboxes for three digester units, temporary heating piping, supernatant‑box repair, and associated mobilization/demobilization. The total bid amount is approximately $1.71 million, with a 5 % bid‑bond requirement. Three firms submitted proposals, but the final award recipient was not disclosed in the provided summary. This opportunity is relevant for companies specializing in mechanical/electromechanical installation, wastewater plant equipment upgrades, and related industrial services.
• Replacement of primary digester mixer gearboxes (mechanical/electromechanical work).
• Ancillary tasks: sludge removal, heating‑piping, supernatant‑box repair, coating, and mobilization.
• Mid‑size public‑sector contract (~$1.7 M) awarded through full‑open competition in Washington State.