Project Information

Bid Title

RFP for Primary Sludge Piping System Replacement and Installation

Issuing Agency

City of St. Cloud

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP for Primary Sludge Piping System Replacement and Installation
Category:	Requests for Proposals/Qualifications
Status:	Open

Description: Request for Proposals for PRIMARY SLUDGE PIPING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION Proposal The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting Request for Proposals from qualified vendors for valve and piping component replacement for an existing Primary Sludge Conveyance System. Submission Requirements Site visits and/or questions shall be directed to Jacob Ethen , Wastewater Services Manager, by Friday, February 20, 2026. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM(CST) and are to be submitted in PDF format via email to: Jacob Ethen , Wastewater Services Manager, Subject Line to Read: RFP-Primary Sludge Piping System Replacement and Installation. Publication Date/Time: 2/13/2026 3:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 4:00 PM Related Documents: Primary Sludge Piping System Replacement RFP

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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposals

Primary Sludge Piping System

Replacement and Installation

Proposal

The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for valve and

piping component replacement for an existing Primary Sludge Conveyance System.

Background Information

The existing Primary Sludge Conveyance piping system was installed at the St. Cloud

Nutrient, Energy and Water (NEW) Recovery Facility in 1973. This system was modified in

2008 to its current configuration. This piping is necessary to convey solids from the primary

clarifiers to solids processing at the Gravity Belt Tables, (GBTs).

Location: 525 60 Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Existing system details: 4” and 6” ductile iron piping, fitting and Dezurik quarter turn plug

valves with pneumatic cylinder actuators.

Material Specifications and Scope of Services

• 4” and 6” flanged ductile iron pipe, spool pieces, and fittings, cement lined

• Six (6) 6” plug valves with Rotork K-Tork rotary vane pneumatic actuator

• Four (4) 4” plug valves with Rotork K-Tork rotary vane pneumatic actuator

• Four (4) 6” isolation valves operated manually with a lever or handle

• All valves shall be 1/4 turn full port with included grease fittings

• All fasteners, anchors, and supports shall be 304 or higher grade stainless steel

• Globally sourced materials

• Removal and installation of piping system to be coordinated daily with facility staff to

maintain primary clarifier and GBT operations. Scheduled outages can be

coordinated with facility personnel; 24 hours’ notice is required, and any one outage

shall not exceed 8 consecutive hours

• Disconnect and reconnect all electrical and process air terminations

• Paint new piping, spool pieces, valves, and fittings with epoxy paint to match existing

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Resources Available

Site visit for measurements; see contact details in Additional Information below to

schedule site visit.

Submission Requirements

Proposals will be accepted by 4:00 PM(CST) on Friday, February 20, 2026, and are to be

submitted in PDF format via email to:

Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Subject Line to Read: RFP Primary Sludge Piping System Replacement and Installation

Vendor Selection Process

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

vendor/supplier, the anticipated cost of services, and 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. Vendor/supplier recent experience in the provision of comparable wastewater

piping systems and design services including references.

3. Current lead-times

4. Anticipated cost.

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

vendor selection. The City reserves the right to negotiate professional services from the

selected consultant(s)/ contractor(s) as deemed necessary to fulfill the complete project

intent. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract and delete all remaining work

tasks at its discretion.

Schedule

Request For Proposals Advertised

Questions/site visits accepted

Proposals Due

Tentative Selection Announced

Finalize Work Plan, Fees and Contract

February 13, 2026

February 20, 2026

February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM(CST)

March 13, 2026

March 27, 2026

Additional Information

Site visit requests and/or questions should be submitted to the Wastewater Services

Manager by date listed above. Questions shall be submitted in writing via email.

Mr. Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager

Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us

(320) 255-7226

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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