Hyde Park Regional Water Facility - Professional Design Services

The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) is seeking professional engineering firms to provide design services for the Hyde Park Regional Water Facility Capital Improvements project. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to develop an engineer's report for submission to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC) to secure grant funding for comprehensive facility and distribution system improvements. The project scope includes critical infrastructure enhancements such as superpulsator baffle and tank repairs, instrumentation and control system upgrades, roof and HVAC investigations, elevated water storage tank improvements, raw water intake assessment, and replacement of aged infrastructure pipes and pump stations. Evaluation criteria will weight firm experience, project staffing, and project plan at 25% each, with additional points considered for previous performance, location, and current workload. Key procurement dates include a deadline of 9/5/2025 for submitting questions, 9/12/2025 for receiving responses, and proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM on 9/19/2025, with the selected consultant expected to produce a comprehensive engineer's report by May 2026.

The procurement includes a 20% Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal and will be funded through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Award (WIIA) program, utilizing either the Clean Water State Revolving Fund or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The contract will require compliance with Wicks Law requirements and involve detailed condition assessments and opinions of probable construction costs. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the total budget will be determined through negotiation with the selected firm. The project anticipates developing design documents that will support infrastructure improvements across multiple system components, with funding potentially coming from state-level environmental and infrastructure grant programs. Prospective respondents should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in municipal water infrastructure design, engineering reporting, and familiarity with New York State environmental and infrastructure funding mechanisms.