Feasibility study: ogden valley sewer connection to central weber sewer improvement district

Weber County is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study evaluating the potential for a wastewater conveyance system connecting the Ogden Valley area to the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District. The study aims to determine the technical, environmental, financial, and logistical feasibility of transporting wastewater from the Ogden Valley across the Wasatch Mountains to the District's collection and treatment system. Proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire platform by 2:00 p.m. MST on November 20, 2025, with a 25-page limit excluding appendices and cover pages. The evaluation criteria will include project understanding and approach (30%), relevant experience and past performance (25%), key personnel and technical qualifications (20%), project schedule and deliverables (15%), and cost proposal with right-of-way budget (10%). The selected firm will be responsible for conducting detailed data collection, analyzing conveyance feasibility, assessing impacts on the District's system, and providing a final report with comprehensive recommendations, with a particular focus on protecting public health and water quality, especially regarding Pineview Reservoir.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Weber County reserves the right to modify the project scope, schedule, or budget prior to contract award, and all materials produced will become the property of the county. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the study addresses the current reliance on limited-capacity septic systems and local sewer districts in the Ogden Valley area. The project is critical for addressing wastewater management challenges, with the study serving as a preliminary step towards potential infrastructure improvements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the feasibility study suggests a significant investment in understanding the technical and financial viability of a new wastewater conveyance system. The project is particularly important given the environmental sensitivity of the area and the need to protect water resources, especially Pineview Reservoir, which is classified as a Category 1 water under Utah Administrative Code.