Contract Operations and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Facilities

The City of Rosenberg, Texas, located in Fort Bend County, is seeking sealed proposals for a comprehensive Contract Operations and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Facilities through RFP #2025-13P. The procurement involves full-service operations, maintenance, and management for three wastewater treatment plants: WWTP #1A (2.0 MGD), WWTP #2 (4.5 MGD), and WWTP #3 (currently 0.050 MGD, with planned expansion to 0.95 MGD). The selected vendor will be responsible for all facility operations, including labor, chemicals, maintenance, sludge disposal, laboratory testing, permitting compliance, and reporting. Evaluation criteria will be point-based, with allocations across company profile (5%), operations/maintenance approach (20%), staffing (20%), emergency preparedness/safety (15%), list of Texas projects (10%), and cost proposal (30%). Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 29, 2025, at 10:00am via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due February 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm through the OpenGov Procurement platform. The initial contract term will be three years, with options to extend for two additional three-year terms.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must maintain minimum staffing levels, including a Chief Operator with TCEQ Certification "B" and a System Operator with TCEQ Certification "C". While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the city will pay a set monthly fee for base contract services, with potential annual Consumer Price Index adjustments up to 2.5%. The contractor will be held accountable through comprehensive performance standards and potential liquidated damages for non-compliance. The procurement utilizes the OpenGov Procurement eProcurement platform, and all solicitation documents and official notices will be posted through this system. Vendors are strongly encouraged to register to ensure proper notifications and access to all relevant documentation.