Harry Simmons WTP Rehabilitation and Renewal

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The City of Griffin, Georgia is seeking a qualified firm to assist with the rehabilitation and renewal of the Harry Simmons Water Treatment Plant (WTP) through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. The facility, originally constructed in the 1920s and expanded in the 1950s, requires upgrades to its electrical, chemical, and structural systems. Key project tasks include relocating the generator, upgrading the electrical system, transitioning from chlorine gas to bulk sodium hypochlorite for disinfection, and rehabilitating the sedimentation, flocculation, and filter systems. The selected firm will work with the City using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method to determine a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the project. Responses are due by October 24, 2023, with the City planning to negotiate a contract with the most qualified firm.

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The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it provided information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The City has indicated that it is applying for funding from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), with an anticipated budget cap of $40,000,000 for the project. The evaluation criteria will involve scoring each criterion up to 10 points for a total of 60 points, with the selected firm required to provide the necessary insurance coverage prior to contract award.