PCS-26-016 Town Of Payson - WIFA - PFAS Treatment - CMAR

The Town of Payson, located in Gila County, Arizona, is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project designated PCS-26-016 to implement PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) treatment through the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) program. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to design and construct water treatment infrastructure capable of removing PFAS contaminants from the municipal water supply, with deliverables including a fully operational treatment system that meets or exceeds applicable Environmental Protection Agency and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality standards. The project objectives center on protecting public health by eliminating PFAS from drinking water while maintaining system reliability and cost-effectiveness. Qualified bidders must demonstrate experience with water treatment construction, familiarity with PFAS removal technologies, and the ability to work under a CMAR delivery method that emphasizes collaboration between the contractor, design professionals, and the client. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Arizona time on May 15, 2026. A mandatory pre-submittal meeting will be held on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 328 N McLane Rd, Payson, AZ 85541; interested parties must RSVP and sign in before Friday, May 1, 2026, to confirm attendance.

The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on organization types eligible to submit proposals, suggesting the opportunity may be open to qualified contractors regardless of certification status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The project will be financed through WIFA, indicating that funding is available through the state's water infrastructure financing program, though the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in this posting and would likely be detailed in the full solicitation documents available through official channels.