IFB 2021-02 Fencing - Lexington Place

The state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) for a Heat Assisted Leachate Evaporation System at their Regional Landfill in Suffolk, Virginia. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to design, construct, and operate a leachate evaporation facility with the capacity to process up to 60,000 gallons per day, with an option for a second system of equal capacity. Vendors must have an existing permitted operating facility in the region with a minimum treatment capacity of 50,000 gallons per day and demonstrate technical capability to manage the complex leachate treatment process. The RFP requires a comprehensive technical approach, including detailed project schedules, vendor qualifications, references, and a specific pricing structure. A mandatory pre-proposal conference was scheduled for January 5, 2022, with proposal submissions due by January 28, 2022. SPSA anticipates awarding the contract on March 28, 2022, with the expectation of a five-year contract for system operation and management of residuals.

The RFP does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations. SPSA will provide supporting utilities and infrastructure, while the selected vendor will be responsible for the design, construction, and operation of the leachate evaporation system, including disposal of residual concentrate. The vendor must assist SPSA with permit modifications and integrate the new system with the existing leachate SCADA system for data recording and alarm management. While specific award values are not detailed, the RFP indicates a comprehensive scope of work that includes a lump sum fee for design and construction, as well as fixed monthly and variable fees for ongoing system operation. The evaluation criteria will focus on economic factors, vendor qualifications and experience, and the technical approach to meeting the project's performance requirements.