Frisco Groundwater Well Development Study

The Town of Frisco, Colorado is seeking professional engineering services to conduct a Groundwater Well Development Study aimed at analyzing groundwater hydrology and determining the feasibility of developing a new municipal groundwater well. The project will focus on addressing water system capacity challenges, particularly after Well #7 was taken offline due to PFAS contamination. The comprehensive study will be executed in two phases: an initial engineering study involving site analysis and recommendations, followed by test well drilling, water quality sampling, and final reporting. Proposers must review an existing 2008 municipal well site evaluation, incorporate its findings, and potentially identify new well locations across town-owned parcels, including the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area and nearby rights-of-way. The town requires a well with a targeted capacity of 650 gallons per minute and expects comprehensive water quality testing including PFAS, fluoride, inorganics, nitrates, volatile organics, and radiological parameters. Proposal evaluation will be based on weighted criteria: Qualifications and References (30%), Project Manager and Personnel (30%), Project Approach (20%), and Fee Schedule (20%), with proposals due on February 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm and anticipated contract award on February 10, 2025. The total project is scheduled for completion by November 2025, with test well drilling planned for August 2025.

The Request for Proposal does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The town will allow subcontracting for subtasks and expects proposers to have robust engineering capabilities in groundwater hydrology and municipal water system development. While no incumbent vendors are highlighted, the project builds upon a 2008 well site evaluation by Leonard Rice Engineers, which identified five potential well sites and provided foundational research. The town currently serves approximately 4,500 individuals through 2,200 water service taps, utilizing one surface water treatment plant and three existing groundwater wells. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the 2008 study estimated an $80,000 budget for drilling five test holes, suggesting the current project may have a similar or potentially higher cost given expanded testing requirements and technological advances. The contract will be governed by Colorado law, with the selected contractor required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage.