Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements I-24 Industrial Site

Start date Start: Jul 27, 2026

End date End: Aug 26, 2026

CITY OF MANCHESTER

200 West Fort Street

Manchester, TN 37355

Joey Hobbs, Mayor

Lonnie Foley, Water & Sewer Director

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ FY2026-07-22

DUE: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements I-24 Industrial Site

The City of Manchester is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms with expertise to provide professional engineering and technical services for the design of water and wastewater facilities. The I-24 Industrial Site is an approximately 1,800 acre undeveloped site located in Manchester on the north side of I-24 between Exits 111 (Highway 55) and 110 (Highway 53) (See Figure 1). The site currently has limited water and wastewater utility service. The scope of services for the Project generally includes the design of new water and sewer infrastructure to serve the

8/11/26, 1:15 PM Manchester, TN https://www.cityofmanchestertn.gov/departments/finance/bids.php?rz=bidDetails&id=172 1/5 new industrial site, improvements to the existing water distribution and sewer collection systems possibly including but not limited to plant upgrades, and associated permitting.

Statements of Qualifications for the Project must be submitted no later than 2:00 P.M. (local time) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 to be considered for award. Respondents shall provide five (5) copies of the SOQ submittal labeled “STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR RFQ

FY2026-07-22: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE

IMPROVEMENTS I-24 INDUSTRIAL MEGASITE” to the following:

Purchasing Agent

City of Manchester, TN

200 West Fort Street

Manchester, TN 37355

Respondents requesting additional information shall submit written (email) question to the City of Manchester Purchasing Agent at purchasing@cityofmanchestertn.gov. The deadline for submitting questions is 12:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Responses to respondents’ questions will be communicated via addendum to this solicitation. These guidelines for communication have been established to ensure a fair and equitable process for all respondents.

Introduction:

The project is to provide adequate and reliable potable water supply and sanitary sewer service to the I-24 Industrial site (Site). The scope of the project is generally anticipated to include approximately 3.7 miles of new potable water main from the Manchester PCA water storage tank to the Site; approximately 4 miles of new water main parallel to I-24 to create loops in Manchester’s water system; approximately 1.5 miles of new water line across the Site; a new 300,000 gallon water storage tank near the Site for potable water and fire suppression; a new water booster pumping station; a new wastewater pumping station at the Site; approximately 4 miles of new sanitary sewer force main from the Site to the City of Manchester’s existing wastewater treatment facility; and upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment facility.

Scope of Services:

Upon award of the Project and successful negotiation of a Professional Services Agreement, the selected firm shall provide the engineering, planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction-related services necessary to support the City's infrastructure needs, either directly or through qualified subconsultants. The tasks described herein are intended to represent the anticipated scope and general progression of services; however, they are not intended to be exhaustive. The final scope of work will be refined as project requirements are further defined through evaluation of existing conditions, system performance, regulatory requirements, growth projections, and the level of service necessary to support current and future development.

Accordingly, additional tasks may be required to address conditions identified during the planning, analysis, and design process for the City's water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and wastewater treatment facilities.

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1. Study and Report Phase

a. Task 1 – Project Planning and Initiation

Engineer will schedule and conduct a kick-off meeting with Owner and stakeholders.

b. Task 2 – Assessment of Existing Conditions

Engineer will compile and review existing documentation, conduct a site visit, and estimate projected water demands and sewer flows.

c. Task 3 – Preliminary Engineering Report

Engineer will identify potential options for each component of the project, evaluate options and recommend improvements to accommodate water demands and sewer flows, perform hydraulic modeling, and prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report.

2. Design Phase

a. Task 4 – Preliminary Design

Engineer will conduct design progress meetings, perform survey, prepare 30% design drawings and prepare easement drawings and descriptions for Owner’s use.

b. Task 5 – Detailed Design

Engineer will prepare 60% design drawings, prepare outline of technical specifications, prepare outline for SWPPP, prepare draft ARAP application, and prepare an opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC).

c. Task 6 – 90% Design

Engineer will incorporate Owner’s review comments, prepare 90% design drawings, technical specifications and bid documents, update the OPCC, prepare draft permit applications or permit revisions for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant (if required), and prepare a draft

SWPPP.

d. Task 7 – Permits and Approval Processes

Engineer will finalize the SWPPP, finalize permit applications, submit applications to agencies, respond to agency review comments, and coordinate with the Owner as required.

e. Task 8 – Bid Phase Services

Upon receipt of required permits, Engineer will finalize and submit contract documents to Owner and submit a final OPCC.

3. Bid Phase

a. Task 9 – Bid Phase Services

Engineer will distribute Bid Documents, conduct pre-bid conference, respond to questions, publish addenda, review bids, and assist Owner with execution of contract documents.

4. Construction Phase https://www.cityofmanchestertn.gov/departments/finance/bids.php?rz=bidDetails&id=172 3/5

a. Task 10 – Limited Construction Phase Services

Engineer will consult with Owner and provide “as requested” services during construction.

Interested engineering firms or individuals should submit a Statement of Qualifications on or before Wednesday, August 26, 2026, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time.

Statement of Qualifications

Statements of Qualifications shall contain all information requested herein and will be evaluated based upon adherence to the following:

1. General Requirements

a. Cover Letter with Firm name, Point of Contact Name, address, telephone number, and email address.

b. Written statement of compliance with Title VI.

c. Proof of Engineering and Surveying Licensures.

d. Statement of Respondent’s firm history and background.

2. Capability to Perform Required Services

a. Provide a detailed organizational chart.

b. Provide up to 5 resumes for key team members.

c. Present areas of expertise addressed by the team members including subconsultants presented in submittal.

d. Explain why your firm is the most qualified and best choice to complete the project.

3. Experience

Provide up to five (5) reference projects of similar scope and complexity, documenting relevant experience completed within the last 10 years. Provide the following at a minimum for each reference project: Project name, geographic location, prime consultant, proposed team members involved in the project, brief scope of project and how the services provided were similar to the services requested herein, and Owner/Client name and contact’s name, telephone number, and email.

Evaluation of Statement of Qualifications and Selection

Selection Process: Statements of Qualifications submitted on or before the stated deadline in compliance with the General Requirements set forth herein will be reviewed by members of a designated selection committee. The committee may request additional information, site visits, interviews, or presentations from the firm as part of the evaluation process.

Respondents shall NOT submit information pertaining to hourly rates, estimated level of effort, or estimates of compensation/fees. Following issuance by the City of written (email) notice of intent to award the Project, the successful Respondent will be asked to submit a detailed scope https://www.cityofmanchestertn.gov/departments/finance/bids.php?rz=bidDetails&id=172 4/5 and fee proposal for consideration and negotiation prior to execution of an engineering agreement.

Giny McBride

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