Park Water Treatment Plant PFAS Study 1

The City of Salisbury, Maryland is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-105 for professional engineering services for PFAS source tracking and treatment planning at the Park Water Treatment Plant in Wicomico County, with proposals due November 27, 2026. The procurement follows the Brooks Act evaluation procedure, and award will go to the most responsible and responsive vendor based on demonstrated competence and qualifications.

Scope includes a capture zone analysis for the Park wellfield using semi-analytical methods; a groundwater flow model built in WhAEM, Modflow, or equivalent platforms; design and implementation of a monitoring well network for early PFAS detection; evaluation of Granular Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange, and Reverse Osmosis treatment; analysis of up to three alternative treatment plant sites; and a comprehensive final technical report with implementation recommendations. Proposals must include a technical proposal with cover letter, scope of services, project approach, itemized services list, Standard Form 330, and forms addressing exceptions, ownership disclosure, contractor qualifications, and non-collusive certification. Submission is electronic through the City's PlanetBids portal.

Evaluation allocates 35 points to expertise and qualifications of the firm and team, 35 points to project approach and experience with municipalities and Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration funding, and 30 points to performance on projects completed within the last five years. The City may conduct individual vendor interviews.

The successful vendor must carry Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, and Commercial Automobile coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the City named as additional insured. The vendor must execute the contract within fifteen working days of receipt. All work product, including spatial data, tabular data, and models, becomes the exclusive property of the City of Salisbury. The City may terminate for convenience on written notice.

Proposals remain valid for a minimum of 120 days from opening, and the City will award or reject all proposals within 120 days of opening.

Attached files are the RFP PDF, a well locations map (RI_65_plate1), a contributing areas map (RI_65_plate2), and a 1997 Maryland Geological Survey Report.