RAS Pump Replacement Phase 2

The Rock River Water Reclamation District issued a public bid (19‑409) for the replacement of its return‑activated‑sludge (RAS) pump system – Phase 2 – at the 3333 Kishwaukee St treatment plant in Rockford, IL. The scope involves demolition of five existing pump houses, removal of ten sub‑mersible pumps and associated motors, de‑watering of clarifier tanks, installation of ten new stainless‑steel RAS pumps, fourteen new variable‑frequency drives (VFDs), extensive concrete work, new piping, valve and hydrant installation, and full electrical/controls upgrades. The project also requires temporary facilities, utility locates, and strict sequencing (48‑hr tank‑down notice, 24‑hr offline window). The contract is a lump‑sum solicitation with a 5 % bid bond, 10 % retention, and $300 per day liquidated‑damage for late completion. The anticipated final close‑out is July 31 2020.