These specifications are for the purchase of two replacement Clarifier Drive Units (UNIT) for the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility clarifiers #3 and #4. The selected replacement UNIT shall adhere to all the following minimum specifications. A) The specifications were not written to intentionally eliminate any one bidder. The specifications were prepared to meet the requirements of equipment dimensions, system compatibility, Town standard operating procedures and internal controls. B) Other alternatives to the UNIT will be considered but the equipment shall be reviewed and preapproved by the Town as equivalent during the Question-and-Answer Period. (see schedule on page 2). • The bidder shall send their question to the bid contact where it will be reviewed and answered in the form of an addendum at the conclusion of the Q&A Period. • Proposed upgrades to Control Panel features (Section 3c) should be submitted to the Bid Contract for approval during the Q & A Period. C) Shipping, handling and any other applicable fees shall be submitted separately on the Bid submittal form. Any price discrepancies outside of the submitted bid will be at the bidders’ expense. D) This bid is for MATERIALS only. Submitted bids shall not include any installation costs. E) The equipment manufacturer shall have a minimum of five (5) years of design and manufacturing experience with clarifier drive units.