The Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Project is a construction project for the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project includes the construction of a new Primary Effluent Pumping Station, a new Biological Nutrient Removal Facility, and a new Blower Building and Area Control Center. The project also includes the installation of new equipment, such as blowers, fine bubble diffused aeration systems, and vertical mixers. The project is valued at approximately $503,933,780.00. The project requires a general engineering contractor with a class A license, and prequalification is required for general contractors, electrical subcontractors, instrumentation and control subcontractors, and primary effluent pump suppliers.
• The project includes a mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-through for prime contractors.
• The project requires the submission of various forms and documents, including a bid form, a proposed products form, and a proposed subcontractors form.
• The project has a stipulated sum of $538,110,864.00, which includes the base bid and various allowances for unforeseen site conditions and unanticipated utility conflicts.
• The project requires the use of specific materials and equipment, such as primary effluent pumps, fine bubble diffused aeration systems, and vertical mixers.
• The project has a liquidated damages clause, which stipulates that the contractor will be liable for damages if the project is not completed on time.