Consulting Services - Water Treatment Facility Comprehensive Plan

The City of Fort Collins is seeking qualified consulting services to develop a comprehensive 20-year Water Treatment Facility (WTF) plan, with proposals due on July 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. The project aims to update the previous master plan from 2015, focusing on the water treatment facility, storage tanks, lift stations, and raw water infrastructure. Key deliverables include a comprehensive condition assessment of assets, a 20-year demand analysis, water quality evaluation, exploration of innovation opportunities, and development of prioritized project lists with cost estimates. The consultant must have a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado and demonstrate either three similar projects with public agencies or five years of team experience. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: 40% for firm capability and experience, 30% for cost and work hours, 20% for project approach and schedule, and 10% for sustainability methodology. The City emphasizes a One Water mindset and seeks a consultant who can provide comprehensive insights into the Water Production Program, with potential interviews of top-rated consultants in August 2025 and contract award anticipated in September 2025.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project builds upon existing infrastructure and previous planning efforts, including the 2015 Water Treatment Facilities Master Plan and the Strategic Asset Management Plan. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project involves collaborative work with regional partners including the City of Greeley, City of Thornton, and Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority. The comprehensive plan will integrate findings from recent water quality reports, particularly those addressing the impacts of the Cameron Peak Fire and evolving climate conditions. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documents, the project is expected to be completed by October 2026, suggesting a significant investment in long-term water infrastructure planning. The scope of work indicates a complex, multi-year project that will require detailed technical expertise in water treatment, infrastructure assessment, and long-range municipal utility planning.