Park Water Treatment Plant PFAS Study 1

The City of Salisbury, Maryland Department of Procurement is requesting proposals for professional engineering services for PFAS contamination assessment and treatment planning at the Park Water Treatment Plant under RFP 27-103, with proposals due October 20, 2026.

The scope encompasses capture zone analysis using WHPA modeling or equivalent methods; groundwater flow model development and calibration using WhAEM, Modflow, or equivalent platforms; design and implementation of a monitoring well network for early detection of PFAS migration; evaluation of treatment options including Granular Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, and emerging technologies; analysis of up to three alternative sites for treatment plant relocation; and preparation of a final technical report with implementation recommendations. The City reserves the right to forward the selected proposal to the Maryland Department of the Environment for compliance review with State Revolving Fund program requirements.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: pricing competitiveness and value (30 points), project understanding and methodology (25 points), vendor experience and qualifications (25 points), and past performance and references (20 points). Proposals must include technical submissions excluding cost references, plus Standard Form 330, Exceptions and Addenda, Ownership Disclosure, Contractor's Affidavit of Qualification to Bid, and Non-Collusive Affidavit.

The successful vendor must carry Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation as required by Maryland law, with the City named as additional insured. Site visits to the Park Well Field may be coordinated with Water Plant Superintendent Ron Clapper at 410-548-3199. Questions must be submitted through the PlanetBids Q&A tab. Proposals remain valid for 120 days from opening. Contract execution must occur within fifteen working days of receipt.