Scum Separator Equipment

This solicitation from the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) seeks the purchase of scum‑separator equipment comprising two externally‑fed rotating drum screens and one shaft‑less conveyor/compactor. The equipment must be supplied fully assembled, constructed of 304 stainless steel, and meet detailed performance specifications (e.g., 1 mm screen opening, 15 gpm spray‑wash). Bids were due by 2:00 p.m. on February 8 2024, with a required 10 % bid security and a range of insurance coverages. The contract is awarded on a unit‑price basis; the winning vendor, SAVECO North America, Inc., submitted a total bid of $189,970. Key points include: • Technical requirements emphasize stainless‑steel construction, specific motor and control panel specs, and a one‑year warranty. • Financial terms require exclusion of Federal Excise Tax and Illinois Retailers’ Occupational Tax, and payment follows a “invoice‑by‑5th‑day” schedule. • Mandatory compliance items include IDHR registration, Fair Employment Affidavits, and adherence to the Steel Products Procurement Act.