Eldorado Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator

Boulder County Public Works - Engineering Division is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) for a responsible operator in charge (ORC) to manage the Eldorado Springs sewage treatment plant and sewage collection system. The procurement is for comprehensive wastewater treatment facility operations, specifically for a 0.32 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Fluidyne Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) serving the Eldorado Springs community. The selected vendor must have a Class B or higher Wastewater Operators License and provide bi-weekly site visits, emergency response within 120 minutes, process control testing, chemical inventory management, sludge hauling coordination, and monthly operational reporting. Key deliverables include maintaining compliance with CDPHE Discharge Permit #CO-047651, managing grinder pumps, lift stations, and pressure pipes, and creating comprehensive documentation including emergency contact lists and maintenance records. The RFP was posted on September 18, 2025, with proposals due by October 7, 2025, and vendors can direct procurement questions to procurement@bouldercounty.gov.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The facility serves 96 households and was constructed in 2007, with infrastructure including underground treatment tanks, a control building, and ultraviolet treatment capabilities. The existing system includes 22 pieces of equipment with installation dates ranging from 2007 to 2021, and potential vendors must be prepared to integrate with and maintain this existing infrastructure. The current Local Improvement District (LID) is set to dissolve on December 31, 2025, with a Public Improvement District (PID) to be established in 2024. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the RFP requires substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $4,000,000 Professional Liability, and $4,000,000 Pollution Liability, indicating a significant operational commitment. The contract will require comprehensive technical expertise in wastewater treatment system management and strict regulatory compliance.