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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) is currently accepting proposals for Influent Screening System for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Renovation. The Proposer shall furnish all necessary parts and materials for the Influent Screening System to be installed by others. The successful Proposer must provide start-up services and operation and maintenance training.

The Influent Screening System provided in this proposal will consist of two (2) fine screening band screens to capture solids from raw wastewater. The screening system will be designed to accommodate peak flows of 14 MGD per screen. Screen opening size will be 3 mm. Each band screen system will be a self-contained, self-cleaning unit primarily constructed of 316 stainless steel. The band screen system will convey screenings to a conditioning system, where they will be ground, washed, and compacted. The screening conditioning system will consist of two (2) self contained units primarily constructed of 316 stainless steel. The proposal shall include an additive alternate for an optional screenings bagging system.

Respondents should submit a minimum of three (3) copies of their proposal in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bowling Green Municipal Utilities RFP for ,“INFLUENT SCREENING SYSTEM” no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 2:00 pm CST (Local Time). The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the Proposer and his address and should be marked:

PROPOSAL REPLY – INFLUENT SCREENING SYSTEM

If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the PROPOSAL must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to:

Questions concerning this PROPOSAL should be submitted to:

Prospective Proposers may obtain the contract documents beginning September 29, 2008 at the office listed below upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of $100.00 for each set.

No Faxed or Emailed proposals will be accepted.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or accept any combination of base proposal and/or deductive or additive alternates; to waive any informality on proposals received; and to omit any item or items, deemed advisable for the best interests of the Owner, or to withhold final award of the order. All proposals shall be evaluated on the following criteria: Cost, Qualifications/Experience, Past Record with BGMU, References, Timeliness, Compliance with Specifications, Quality of Materials, Financial Stability, and Compliance with Law.

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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) is currently accepting proposals for a Submersible Influent Pumping System for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Renovation. The Proposer shall furnish all necessary parts and materials for the Submersible Influent Pumping System to be installed by others. The successful Proposer must provide start-up services and operation and maintenance training.

The influent submersible pumps provided in this proposal will consist of four (4) factory assembled, factory tested, heavy duty, centrifugal, non-clog units capable of pumping raw, unscreened wastewater. The pumping system will be designed to pump peak flows of approximately 28 MGD at 58 ft TDH with three pumps operating. Minimum pump efficiency at the duty point shall be 83.4%.

Respondents should submit a minimum of three (3) copies of their proposal in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bowling Green Municipal Utilities RFP for “SUBMERSIBLE INFLUENT PUMPING SYSTEM” no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 2:00 pm CST (Local Time). The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the Proposer and his address and should be marked:

PROPOSAL REPLY – SUBMERSIBLE INFLUENT PUMPING SYSTEM

If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the PROPOSAL must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to:

Questions concerning this PROPOSAL should be submitted to:

Prospective Proposers may obtain the contract documents beginning September 29, 2008 at the office listed below upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of $100.00 for each set.

No Faxed or Emailed proposals will be accepted.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or accept any combination of base proposal and/or deductive or additive alternates; to waive any informality on proposals received; and to omit any item or items, deemed advisable for the best interests of the Owner, or to withhold final award of the order. All proposals shall be evaluated on the following criteria: Cost, Qualifications/Experience, Past Record with BGMU, References, Timeliness, Compliance with Specifications, Quality of Materials, Financial Stability, and Compliance with Law.

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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) is currently accepting proposals for a Grit Removal System for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Renovation. The Proposer shall furnish all necessary parts and materials for the Grit Removal System to be installed by others. The successful Proposer must provide start-up services and operation and maintenance training.

The grit removal system provided in this proposal will consist of two (2) vortex grit removal systems to remove grit from raw wastewater and transport the grit to a storage hopper. Each grit removal system will be designed to accommodate flows less than or equal to 14 MGD per unit. The required removal efficiencies outlined in the technical specifications will be maintained at low flows. Collected grit will be washed and dewatered using an inclined screw conveyor system. The grit storage hopper and screw conveyor system will consist of two (2) self contained units. All stainless steel will be Type 316 unless specified otherwise.

Respondents should submit a minimum of three (3) copies of their proposal in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bowling Green Municipal Utilities RFP for “GRIT REMOVAL SYSTEM” no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 2:00 pm CST (Local Time). The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the Proposer and his address and should be marked:

PROPOSAL REPLY – GRIT REMOVAL SYSTEM

If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the PROPOSAL must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to:

Questions concerning this PROPOSAL should be submitted to:

Prospective Proposers may obtain the contract documents beginning September 29, 2008 at the office listed below upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of $100.00 for each set.

No Faxed or Emailed proposals will be accepted.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or accept any combination of base proposal and/or deductive or additive alternates; to waive any informality on proposals received; and to omit any item or items, deemed advisable for the best interests of the Owner, or to withhold final award of the order. All proposals shall be evaluated on the following criteria: Cost, Qualifications/Experience, Past Record with BGMU, References, Timeliness, Compliance with Specifications, Quality of Materials, Financial Stability, and Compliance with Law.

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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) is currently accepting proposals for a Turbo Blower System for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Renovation. The Proposer shall furnish all necessary parts and materials for the Turbo Blower System to be installed by others. The successful Proposer must provide start-up services and operation and maintenance training.

The blower system provided in this proposal will consist of four (4) turbo blowers to provide the air required to supply each of the four Phase I SBR basins. Each turbo blower system will be designed to accommodate summer airflow rates of 4,632 scfm (5,086 ICFM) and winter airflow rates of 4,938 scfm (4,647 ICFM) per blower. The required differential and inlet pressures per blower shall be 11.6 psi and 14.2 psi respectively, for the airflow rates listed above. The inlet air temperature shall range from 20oF to 100oF with a relative humidity range of 71% to 73%. Maximum horsepower per blower shall be 322 HP with a maximum design speed of 19,200 rpm and electrical requirements of 480 Volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz. The enclosure for the blower shall be NEMA 4 (IP20) and include a noise reduction system that reduces noise levels to 80 dBA or below.

Respondents should submit a minimum of three (3) copies of their proposal in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bowling Green Municipal Utilities RFP for ,“TURBO BLOWER SYSTEM” no later than Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 2:00 pm CST (Local Time). The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the Proposer and his address and should be marked:

PROPOSAL REPLY – TURBO BLOWER SYSTEM

If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the PROPOSAL must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to:

Questions concerning this PROPOSAL should be submitted to:

Prospective Proposers may obtain the contract documents beginning September 29, 2008 at the office listed below upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of $100.00 for each set.

No Faxed or Emailed proposals will be accepted.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or accept any combination of base proposal and/or deductive or additive alternates; to waive any informality on proposals received; and to omit any item or items, deemed advisable for the best interests of the Owner, or to withhold final award of the order. All proposals shall be evaluated on the following criteria: Cost, Qualifications/Experience, Past Record with BGMU, References, Timeliness, Compliance with Specifications, Quality of Materials, Financial Stability, and Compliance with Law.

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Sealed bids will be received at Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, 801 Center Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky, until Friday, October 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from qualified companies capable of the following work. Said work is to be performed in the area of BGMU’s Wastewater Treatment Plant 1189 Preston Ave., Bowling Green, KY

All bids must be received in sealed envelopes marked "BID REPLY- “CONTRACT-1” WWTP INFLUENT SEWER” prior to bid opening. The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER and his address. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope marked “BID REPLY” and addressed to:

No fax or email bids will be accepted.

Bids will then and there be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after October 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. will not be opened.

Questions concerning this PROPOSAL should be submitted to:

There will be a $250.00 non-refundable fee for each set of plans.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids; and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Buyer believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time or changes and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder.

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Sealed bids will be received at Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, 801 Center Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky, until Friday, October 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from qualified companies capable of the supply, installation and support of:

1 - Fujitsu - FLASHWAVE 4500 Multi-Service Provisioning Platform

All bids must be received in sealed envelopes marked "BID REPLY- Fujitsu - FLASHWAVE 4500” prior to bid opening. The envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER and his address. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope marked “BID REPLY” and addressed to:

No fax or email bids will be accepted.

Full specifications and bid documents will be available at the above address.

Bids will then and there be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after October 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. will not be opened.

Bowling Green Municipal Utilities reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids; and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Buyer believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities also reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time or changes and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder.

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