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Bid Title

RFP for Design Services Related to Aeration Blower 1 Replacement

Issuing Agency

City of St. Cloud

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Jan 21, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP for Design Services Related to Aeration Blower 1 Replacement
Category:	Requests for Proposals/Qualifications
Status:	Open

Description: Request for Proposals for DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO aeration blower #1 replacementProposal The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting Request for Proposals from interested consultants for design services related to Aeration Blower #1 Replacement. Submission Requirements Submit any questions in writing to Jacob Ethen , Wastewater Services Manager, by Monday, February 2, 2026. A written response will be provided to all interested firms by 11:00 AM (CST) on February 4, 2026. Contact Mr. Ethen to schedule any site visits or with questions regarding this Request for Proposal. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM(CST) and are to be submitted via email , Attention: Emma Larson, Assistant Public Utilities Director. The cost of service proposal will be used with all other elements of the submittal for making a recommendation. The cost proposal will not be considered a bid; it will be the starting point for negotiating a contract for this work. Publication Date/Time: 1/21/2026 7:30 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 4:00 PM Related Documents: Blower 1 Replacement Design Services RFP FINAL

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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposals

Design Services Related to

Aeration Blower #1 Replacement

Proposal

The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from interested consultants for

design services related to the replacement of an existing aeration blower. The design

shall include integration into existing structure and equipment, with replacement/repair

cost estimates, as well as a project schedule.

Background Information

The equipment is located at the St. Cloud Nutrient, Energy and Water Recovery Facility,

NEW Recovery Facility, 525 – 60th Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301. This existing

equipment was installed in 2010 to convey the necessary volume of atmospheric air to

aeration basins, to treat an average of 10 million gallons per day(MG)of municipal

wastewater, up to a maximum of 17.9 MGD.

Existing Equipment

Blower Type: Centrifugal with dual vane control

Horsepower and Electrical: 600HP, 4160 3P VAC

Air flow Capacity: 5000 to 13000 Cubic Feet per minute, CFM, discharge of 8 PSI.

Years in service: 2010-2019

Known Deficiencies: Failed hydraulic system that is no longer serviceable.

Medium voltage controls are no longer serviceable.

Oversized blower output for current aeration operations.

Planned Equipment

APG Neuros NX500D-co60 high speed aeration blower

Resources Available Upon Request

2010 RUE Project Record Drawings, Black & Veatch

Siemens Turblex O&M manuals

2014 MnTAP MOV Study

2022 LOW DO Pilot Operations Study

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Project Description

To provide design and bidding document services suitable for a single prime contractor

to retrofit an owner purchased dual core, high speed blower, APG Neuros NX500D, at

St. Cloud NEW Recovery Facility in place of an existing Siemens Turblex dual vane

control centrifugal.

Scope of Services

The scope of services shall include confirming the customer provided record drawings,

including producing preliminary drawings showing the work, submitting working drawing

sets for the owner to review and comment. The final specification drawings will address

the owner’s comments and will be suitable for bidding and/or quotations.

Opinions of probable construction expenses shall be provided, including the evaluation

and assessment of the blower retrofit and associated equipment as well as a list of

recommended improvements and estimated costs for repair and/or replacement. The

scope shall include an evaluation, assessment and Engineer’s expense estimates,

documents for the following components that may include but are not limited to the list

below:

 Transformers, disconnects, conduits, electrical services, and controls upgrades,

including integration into existing SCADA system

 Plumbing/mechanical upgrades and modifications to interconnect with existing

prefilter systems and blower discharge air header

 Blower room HVAC system upgrades

 Structure and exterior modifications; block wall, granite veneer, and soffit,

concrete equipment pad, and overhead door

Submission Requirements

Proposals will be accepted until Friday, February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM(CST) and are to be

submitted to:

Wastewater@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Attention: Emma Larson, Assistant Public Utilities Director

Cost of Service Proposal

The cost-of-service proposal will be used with all other elements of the submittal to

make a recommendation to City Council. The cost proposal will not be considered a

bid; it will be the starting point for negotiating a contract for this work.

Consultant Selection Process

The proposals received will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience of

the Consultant, the anticipated cost of services as well as other appropriate factors

(see below).

Selection criteria shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following factors:

1. Related professional experience, specific project responsibility and availability of

key personnel assigned to the project.

2. Consultant’s recent experience in the provision of comparable wastewater

aeration systems and design services.

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3. Demonstration of understanding of St. Cloud’s NEW Recovery Facility aeration.

process and systems, current issues and future needs and the integration of new

systems into existing processes.

4. Current workload.

5. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules without significant cost overruns.

6. Qualifications and experience of consultants and sub-consultants. List of sub-

consultants shall be submitted with proposal.

7. Proposed timeline.

8. Anticipated cost of services.

As the contracting authority, the City of St. Cloud shall make the final decision

concerning Consultant selection and Consultant contracts. The City reserves the right to

negotiate professional services from the selected consultant(s) as deemed necessary to

fulfill the complete project intent.

Schedule

Request For Proposals Advertised

Proposals Due

Tentative Selection Announced

Finalize Work Plan, Fees and Contract

January 21, 2026

4:00 PM(CST) on February 6, 2026

February 13, 2026

February 20, 2026

Additional Information

Submit any questions, in writing, to the Wastewater Services Manager by Monday,

February 2, 2026. A written response will be provided to all interested firms by 11:00

AM(CST) on February 4, 2026.

Mr. Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager

Jacob.ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Contact Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager, at (320) 255-7226 to schedule

any site visits or with questions regarding this Request for Proposal.

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