The City of Spokane Water & Hydroelectric Services Department issued an RFQ (RFQ 6183‑24) seeking a complete 35‑ton brine‑maker package to be installed at the Upriver Dam. The solicitation included detailed technical specifications for a filament‑wound fiberglass vessel, required ports, lift and anchor provisions, control and freeze‑protection systems, and mandatory design‑verification documentation. After open competition, the contract was awarded on 15 Nov 2024 to Technology International, Inc., a private vendor responsible for design, fabrication, testing, and delivery of the turnkey system.
• Scope: supply, fabricate, test, and deliver a 35‑ton fiberglass brine‑maker with all mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary components.
• Requirements: ASTM D3299 compliance, seismic & anchor‑bolt calculations, full documentation, and freeze‑protection for a cold‑climate site (ZIP 99212).
• Procurement: open RFQ, award to single vendor, lump‑sum pricing, full‑and‑open competition.