Design Services for Disinfection System Improvements at Baby Creek, Belle Isle, and Puritan-Fenkell CSO Facilities

The state of Puerto Rico is seeking engineering design services for disinfection system improvements at three Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) facilities: Baby Creek, Belle Isle, and Puritan-Fenkell. This procurement is a comprehensive design contract aimed at addressing similar chemical feed system issues across these facilities. The solicitation, identified as REQ-0003744, requires vendors to provide study, design, and construction assistance services with specific deliverables outlined in the Scope of Work-Deliverables document. Potential respondents must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating technical expertise in municipal infrastructure design, with detailed engineering analysis and improvement recommendations. The solicitation requires vendors to complete a Task Cost Matrix and submit various certifications and documentation. Critical dates for this opportunity include a proposal submission deadline of October 17, 2025, with the original posting date of August 22, 2025. Evaluation criteria are expected to focus on technical competence, proposed methodology, team qualifications, and cost-effectiveness of the proposed design solutions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the solicitation includes a Subcontractor List attachment suggesting potential opportunities for diverse business participation. The procurement appears to be open to engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal water infrastructure design and rehabilitation. No specific incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available documentation. The contract appears to target comprehensive system improvements that will require integration with existing CSO facility infrastructure and chemical feed systems. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the multi-facility scope and technical complexity suggest a significant investment in infrastructure modernization. Vendors will need to demonstrate advanced engineering capabilities, familiarity with CSO facility design standards, and the ability to develop comprehensive improvement strategies that address the identified chemical feed system challenges across the three facilities.