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RFQ 26-065

REPAIR WELDED STEEL ROOF

WHITLOCK NORTH 5MG

POTABLE WATER STORAGE TANK

BOARD OF WATER WORKS

PUEBLO, COLORADO

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A .................................................. RFQ

B .................................................. VICINITY MAP

C .................................................. STORAGE TANK FINDINGS

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Issued October 19, 2026

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado (Pueblo Water) is soliciting statements of qualifications

(RFQ) from qualified contractors for a Design-Bid-Build project in Pueblo, CO.

REPAIR WELDED STEEL ROOF, WHITLOCK NORTH 5 MG POTABLE WATER STORAGE TANK

Pueblo Water’s primary objective in utilizing the RFQ approach is to bring the best available integrated construction contractor and aluminum geodesic dome manufacturer (Team) experience to this project while ensuring that a quality project is delivered in an expedited manner. Proposer’s Team members must be professionally licensed, bonded, and insured within their respective field or area of expertise. Selection involves a two-step process: (1) Qualifications Phase: All interested teams must submit qualifications as outlined in this RFQ; and, (2) Request for Proposal (RFP) Phase: Pueblo Water will identify a short-list based on evaluation of the RFQ criteria (Section V) that will be issued with the Request for Proposals documents. The Contractor Team will be selected based on best value criteria identified in the RFP.

I. PROJECT HISTORY

Original construction of the Whitlock North 5MG Steel Tank was part of a larger project in 1975 to construct facilities at the Whitlock Treatment Plant. Subsequently a second 5MG Storage Tank was constructed in 2003 (Whitlock South 5MG Steel Tank). In 2004, the interior of the North 5MG Tank was refurbished to include repair of interior structural members and interior painting.

In 2026, regular inspection of Whitlock North 5MG Steel Tank identified that multiple roof rafters had fallen on the steel plate floor. Upon inspection it was determined that the rafters had separated from the cope plate and the roof had developed significant signs of corrosion. Matrix Design Group and Pueblo

Water has determined the most economical repair to the roof would be replacement of the steel plate and rafter structure with the aluminum geodesic system.

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project Overview

Pueblo Water seeks the qualifications of contract teams for the design and construction of repairs to the roof of our Whitlock North 5MG Storage tank at the Whitlock Treating Plant Site. The tank has a diameter of 180 ft., and a wall height of 27.25 ft. The tank walls are supported by a concrete ring wall. The roof structure is internally supported. The scope of repairs is to include the following, at a minimum:

• Removal of the existing roof structure and steel plate roof panels.

• Reinforcement and modification of existing shell to accommodate AWWA D108 aluminum geodesic roof system.

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• Design, manufacture, assembly, and installation of an AWWA D108 aluminum geodesic roof system.

• Repair of cracks and spalling of ringwall foundation.

• Chime joint protection system.

• Repair of floor plates.

• Replace access systems.

• Repair of interior and exterior coating systems.

Note: At time of RFP submittal, the Whitlock South 5MG Tank will be an “Add Alternate” for the same type of roof replacement with a geodesic dome.

All design elements, excepting the following, will be provided by Pueblo Water’s Engineer (Matrix Design

Group) and prepared in a construction bid set of documents that will be provided to all pre-qualified contract teams:

• Field measurement, verification of existing conditions, including survey of plumb, round, and level requirements, evaluation of existing shell’s suitability for an aluminum dome roof system, compliance with geodesic dome manufacturers installation requirements.

• Design of proposed aluminum geodesic dome roof, including sealed and stamped construction plans and associated design calculations per AWWA D108.

• Structural analysis, stability calculations, and stiffening design the existing tank shell to accommodate the proposed aluminum geodesic dome roof.

• Design of attachment of aluminum geodesic dome roof to the modified shell, including connection details, hardware, load transfer mechanisms, localized shell modifications, and compatibility with existing tank geometry and structural conditions.

• Analysis of adequacy of the existing ringwall, foundation, and supporting soil conditions for loads associated with the proposed aluminum geodesic dome roof system.

III. ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE

Request for Qualifications Phase Schedule

RFQ Distribution Monday, October 19, 2026

RFQ Submission Deadline Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Identification of a Short-list of Respondents Friday, November 6, 2026

Request for Proposals Phase Schedule (Anticipated)

RFP Distribution Monday, November 9, 2026

Pre-Proposal Scheduled Inspections (Mandatory) Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Proposals Due Friday, December 4, 2026

Recommendation to Board Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Notice of Award Wednesday, December 16, 2026

IV. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RFQ PHASE

The following information must be submitted in response to this RFQ in the order indicated below:

Cover Letter (with the following elements):

• Statement of interest in the project

• Identification of the point of contact for the RFQ process with telephone number and e-mail address

• Name, address, telephone, e-mail, and website for the prime firm

• Signature of a duly authorized principal

• Indicate type of business, (e.g., corporation, partnership, joint venture, or sole proprietorship)

1. Team Strength and Capacity:

a. Years in business

b. Firm(s) history

c. Number of full-time employees

d. Financial Strength and Responsibility

i. Evidence of the capability to provide a surety bond in the amount of $1M. This evidence shall be in the form of a letter from a licensed bonding company or an agent of the bonding company that typically bonds the firm.

ii. Income statement

iii. Balance sheet

iv. Statement of cash flows

v. Statement of retained earnings (or member basis if an LLC) for 2024 and 2025(to remain strictly confidential)

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e. Firm(s) capacity: Demonstrate the level of commitment and current work under contract for both the firm and the personnel proposed for the project.

2. Team Competence and Experience:

a. Provide evidence of the technical training, education, and experience of the firm’s personnel and key consultants who would be assigned to perform the services, including the proposed geodesic dome supplier(s)/potential supplier, design professionals and the construction professionals.

b. Provide evidence of common experience between the key team members on project(s) of similar scope and complexity.

c. Provide evidence of the firm’s ability in terms of workload and availability of qualified personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the required services competently and expeditiously with such documentation to include experience with geodesic dome erection, tank stability structural, demolition including familiarity with the process, risks, and responsibilities.

d. Past performance of the firm as reflected by the evaluation of previous clients with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, dispute resolution and meeting deadlines.

e. Familiarity with local construction market, including working relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers.

3. Project Profiles (minimum of 5)

Provide profiles of welded-steel tank construction and rehabilitation projects that best illustrate the team’s experience and capabilities as it relates to this project. For each project, please provide the information below (a-e) in a consistent format (additional information may be provided as case studies). Images of projects are encouraged.

a. Project name

b. Client name, including contact name and phone number

c. Key team members, including partner firms

d. Location

e. Project Detail

i. General description of project and scope

ii. Project cost, including base contract value and change orders

iii. Duration of project

iv. Project critical elements and constraints

V. SELECTION CRITERIA

Pueblo Water will consider the following criteria (maximum points indicated in parentheses) to identify the short-list of Respondents who will advance to the RFP phase:

1. Team Strength and Capacity (20 points)

a. Strength and history of the firm(s) (10 points)

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b. Financial strength of the firm(s) (5 points)

c. Capacity of the firm(s) (5 points)

2. Team Competence and Experience (25points)

a. Technical training, education, and experience of key personnel (10 points)

b. Evidence of available personnel, equipment, to perform required services (5 points)

c. Past project contacts, affidavits, etc. (5points)

d. Familiarity with the local construction market (5 points)

3. Project Profiles (55 points)

a. Potable water welded steel tank construction experience (20 points)

b. Installing Geodesic Dome experience (20 points)

c. Qualifications of key team members (5 points)

d. Overall presentation with attention to Section (3e) (10 points)

VI. MEANS AND DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION

Response submissions are due on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Submission packages shall be sent electronically as a PDF document to Lottie Delgado, purchasing@pueblowater.org (5 MB maximum)

VII. QUESTIONS

Please address your questions concerning this RFQ to Lottie Delgado via e-mail (purchasing@pueblowater.org) by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. Pueblo

Water’s responses and any clarification to the RFQ will be posted by Pueblo Water in an RFQ

Clarification on Friday, October 30, 2026. Please do not contact any other employees of Pueblo

Water directly or attempt to gain clarification by any means other than prescribed above.

VIII. NOTES

1. After the RFQ phase, the selected short-listed teams may not make any significant changes to the composition of the team’s member firms, personnel assignments, and individuals’ roles and responsibilities without Pueblo Water’s written approval.

2. Pueblo Water intends to utilize the forms and documents formulated by Pueblo Water and representatives. Such forms and documents will be released to the RFP teams at the time of issuance of the RFP by Pueblo Water.

3. Pueblo Water reserves the right to waive irregularities and the right to reject any submissions at any point during the selection process. Pueblo Water also reserves the right to approve all sub-consultants and team members.

4. The selected Contractor shall carry and maintain at the firm’s cost, with companies authorized to do business in Colorado, all necessary liability insurance, including, with limitation, Workers’

Compensation and employer’s liability insurance, commercial general liability insurance, project mailto:sanselmo@pueblowater.org mailto:sanselmo@pueblowater.org

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Whitlock North 5MG Water Storage Tank Findings

Tank Properties Size = 180’D x 27’-0”H Storage = 5.0MG Year Built = 1968

AWWA D100

At-Grade Previous Rehabs - 2004

Assessment Dates Dry = 09/25/2026

Exterior Findings

Foundation:

Regularly Spaced Ringwall Cracking: Chime Joint Protection System Grade and Vegetation at Ringwall: Revise Grading at Ringwall Chime Joint Gapping and Expansion Joint Loss: Chime Joint Protection System

Exterior Shell:

Shell Buckles Throughout Potential Shell Stiffening at Select Locations Expected Weathering on Shell Coating (chalking): Monitor/Consider Recoating Floorplate Extension Corrosion: Chime Joint Protection System

Interior Findings Interior Shell:

Localized Corrosion Cells at Holiday Locations: Localized Interior Recoat Corrosion at Rafter Clips: Localized Interior Recoat Corrosion at Shell Stiffeners: Localized Interior Recoat

Interior Floor:

Localized Corrosion Cells at Coating Failure Locations Throughout: Localized Interior Recoat Numerous Mineral Deposits Throughout: Clean Prior to MFL Scan

Whitlock North 5MG Water Storage Tank Findings

Tank Properties Size = 180’D x 27’-0”H Storage = 5.0MG Year Built = 1968

AWWA D100

At-Grade Previous Rehabs - 2004

Assessment Dates Dry = 09/25/2026

Foundation:

Regularly Spaced Ringwall Cracking: Chime Joint Protection System Grade and Vegetation at Ringwall: Revise Grading at Ringwall Chime Joint Gapping and Expansion Joint Loss: Chime Joint Protection System

Exterior Shell:

Shell Buckles Throughout Potential Shell Stiffening at Select Locations Expected Weathering on Shell Coating (chalking): Monitor/Consider Recoating Floorplate Extension Corrosion: Chime Joint Protection System

Interior Shell:

Localized Corrosion Cells at Holiday Locations: Localized Interior Recoat

Corrosion at Shell Stiffeners: Localized Interior Recoat

Localized Corrosion Cells at Coating Failure Locations Throughout: Localized Interior Recoat Numerous Mineral Deposits Throughout: Clean Prior to MFL Scan

MFL Scan Recommended Prior to Construction

Review product and soil side corrosion

MFL Scan Recommended Prior to Construction

Review product and soil side corrosion

Interior Framing:

Exterior Rafter Connections and Wind Girder

Coating Failure and Corrosion Throughout Wind Girder: Replace Wind Girder

Appurtenances

Hatch and Manways:

Hatch Gasket is Failing on Hatches: Replace Gaskets In-swinging Manway Chain: Replace Corroded Chain with Stainless Steel Manway Sampling Port Questionable Attachment: Provide Welded Pressure Fitting for Sampling

Ladder and Railing:

OSHA Ladder Climbing Safety (>24 ft): Add Climbing Device Smooth Round Ladder Rungs: Add Non-Slip Grips to Rungs Ladder Tied to Existing Wind Girder: Shore and Modify Existing Exterior Ladder and Platform to Accommodate Shell Modifications Interior Ladder Corroded and Misaligned: Remove Interior Ladder

Piping:

Minor Coating Failures Leading to Corrosion Cells on Inlet/Outlet/Drain: Localized Interior Recoat Short Circuit Causing Potential Mixing/Water Age Issues: Active/Passive Mixing System

Piping:

Potential Coating Failure and Corrosion on Overflow Weir: Inspect During Construction Overflow Screen Restricted: Reconfigure Overflow to Eliminate Screen and Install Backflow Prevention Duckbill Valve Overflow and Drain Outfall: Confirm Piping Layout

Cathodic Protection (CP) System:

Pressure Fitting Through Shell Corroded: Localized Interior Recoat Buoy Line/Anode Sagging and Potential Damage (From Fallen Rafter): Functional Testing of CP System

Miscellaneous

Rafter Failure Damage Damaged Rafters Causing Working Hazard: Note in Plans for Contractor to Provide Demo Plan to PW Prior to Performing Work