RFP D/B - Metrolina Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Retrofit

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is now accepting Proposals for retrofitting the METROLINA MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF). The County seeks Proposals from potential Service Providers on the best methods to retool and retrofit the existing MRF to more modern and efficient standards. This process will lead to the selection of a Service Provider who will remove existing equipment, and supply, install, and test new equipment. This Proposal is NOT to operate the MRF. Mecklenburg County, through the Business Diversity & Inclusion Program (BDI), is committed to providing minorities, women, and small businesses equal opportunity to participate in construction and professional services contracts. As such, Service Providers are strongly encouraged to seek subcontractors and make a good faith effort to include certified Minorityowned or Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). Goals for MWBE participation will be published prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference. RFP questions must be directed to SolidWasteProjects@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov, per the enclosed instructions in Section 2.3. The County is an equal opportunity purchaser. Mecklenburg County (the County) is looking for proposals for equipment design, engineering, installation, and startup to replace the existing processing equipment (with a few exceptions) at the Metrolina Material Recovery Facility (MRF) located at 1007 Amble Drive in Charlotte, NC. This facility has undergone a number of changes and upgrades since it first began operating in the late 1990's with the latest major equipment change occurring around 2009. As the equipment has aged and the material stream has changed, the County has decided that a complete change-out of the equipment and a system redesign is necessary to accomplish the long-term processing and recovery goals of the County for the next decade and beyond. Service Providers shall propose a complete equipment and system design with the flexibility to install and startup the system utilizing one of the following two options: fullsystem installation as one project or a modular approach to install and start-up components over a specified time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Door Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Parking Control Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Video Surveillance, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Base Courses, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.