Consulting Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment

The Town of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Consulting Engineering Services focused on the municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility, targeting engineering firms with specialized expertise in wastewater treatment processes. The procurement seeks professional services to review, optimize, and improve the facility's operational capabilities, with key deliverables including comprehensive process engineering analysis, upgrade scenario evaluation, and SCADA system performance support. Qualified firms must submit four hard copies and one electronic copy of their qualifications by November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the RFQ valid for a three-year period. Evaluation criteria will emphasize technical expertise in wastewater treatment and SCADA systems, municipal experience, proposed approach quality, staff availability, and overall value to the Town. The selected consultant will be responsible for process review, capital planning, operations support, and systematic improvements to the facility's technological infrastructure. The Town reserves the right to reject all submissions or make partial awards based on the comprehensive assessment of submitted qualifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract will be compensated on a monthly basis, with payment determined by a percentage of work completed and mutually agreed upon by the Town. Firms are required to carry professional liability insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses to be included in the base fee. Notably, no fee proposals or cost information should be included in the initial submittal, indicating that pricing will be negotiated in later stages of the selection process. The Town will provide existing plans, specifications, and reports, and will make meeting rooms available for working sessions and public hearings. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial professional services contract focused on long-term facility optimization and technological enhancement.