Binney Water Purification Facility LED Lighting Improvements

The City of Aurora's Project Delivery Services Division of Aurora Water is seeking electrical engineering services for the Binney Water Purification Facility (WPF) LED Lighting Improvements Project through a qualification-based procurement process. The project involves preliminary design, final design documents, and construction-related services for upgrading the facility's lighting systems. Key objectives include enhancing lighting efficiency, improving maintenance access, and ensuring safety across several facility buildings. The Request for Proposal (R-2474) requires firms to submit un-priced technical qualification proposals electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by September 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. A pre-proposal conference call is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The project timeline anticipates a Notice to Proceed in October 2025, plan completion by December 2025, and construction phase services beginning in January 2026. The procurement will follow a three-phase process involving initial technical qualification proposals, an interview phase, and final contract negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program requirement for contracts over $250,000, mandating that large businesses make a good faith effort to award at least 10% of subcontracting dollars to SBEs. Firms must provide professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per claim, to be maintained for the duration of the agreement and three years after service completion. The project will be executed using a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) delivery method, which allows for collaborative project management. While the exact total compensation is not explicitly stated, the selected firm will be required to submit a detailed scope of work, project schedule, and price proposal. The contract will be situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, specifically serving the City of Aurora's water infrastructure needs. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive electrical engineering expertise, with a focus on municipal water facility lighting improvements and the ability to meet the city's specific technical and professional requirements.