addendum-(1) 274-5220-2026-FMH.pdf

This addendum to a Request for Proposals issued by the City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department modifies the procurement timeline for the DE Benton Water Treatment Plant GAC Filter Media Replacement project (RFP 274-5220-2026-FMH). The project involves the removal, disposal, and replacement of Granular Activated Carbon media in eight filter cells (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B) at the Dempsey E. Benton Water Treatment Plant in Garner, North Carolina. The addendum extends the proposal due date from July 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST to July 31, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EST. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST, and written questions are due by July 23, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. EST, with the City's response anticipated by July 28. An evaluation meeting is anticipated for August 7, 2026, with a tentative selection announcement on August 14, 2026.

The scope requires replacement of 7,040 cubic feet of GAC media (880 cubic feet per filter tub) with Norit DARCO 4X12 media that must be domestically sourced and produced in the United States, meeting AWWA B604 standards with third-party testing certification. Proposers must submit at least three business references from similar projects completed within the past ten years and demonstrate financial viability through recent audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements prepared by an independent CPA. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, and automobile liability of at least $1 million combined single limit. Delivery must be scheduled during daylight hours between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one week advance notice. Evaluation is weighted 30% cost, 20% team experience, 15% corporate background and experience, 15% project understanding, 10% proposed approach, and 10% firm financial stability.