2022 Digester 4 Cleaning Contract 1

Description of Work. Cleaning of a Wastewater Treatment Center Digester. The proposed work consists of: (1) Cleaning, dewatering removed solids, and stockpiling of dewatered solids onsite at the wastewater treatment facility; and (2) Hydro-jetting of two internal sludge discharge lines to clear blockages. Digester is 80' diameter and 27'8" sidewalls with a 9' deep cone. The anticipated cleaning volume is 250,000 gallons. Wages. Not less than the prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Department of Labor or determined by the court on review shall be paid to all laborers, workmen and mechanics performing work under this contract. Taxes. The Downers Grove Sanitary District is exempt from the Illinois State, Municipal or County Retailers Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Use Tax, and Service Use Tax as described in the Illinois Compiled Statute, Chapter 35. Bid prices shall not have the cost of such taxes. Bonds. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, certified check, or cashier's check payable to the Downers Grove Sanitary District for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid provided in the Bidder Instructions. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds on the form provided in the Specifications, each in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Rejection of Proposals. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities. Unless the Bids are rejected for good cause, award of contract shall be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.