Portable Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Wastewater (WWTP) Management, Force Main & Pump Station, Operation, and Maintenance Services for the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee - UPDATED

The State of Tennessee, through the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive management, operation, and maintenance services for water and wastewater infrastructure at the Blue Oval City industrial complex. The procurement involves a Request for Proposals (RFP) #32122-2024-001 for operating a 7.0 MGD potable water treatment system and a 5.1 MGD wastewater system, which includes a 37.5-mile force main and intermediate pump station. Mandatory qualifications for respondents include at least five years of experience in full-service water and wastewater infrastructure management, proven operation of at least five 4.0 MGD or larger systems within the last five years, and prior experience as a pretreatment coordinator. The evaluation will be based on general qualifications, technical approach, oral presentations, and cost, with the goal of selecting the most qualified contractor. Key submission deadlines include a response deadline of March 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with the potential contract term spanning up to ten years. The contractor will also serve as the pretreatment coordinator for the Megasite's approved pretreatment program and must adhere to American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards.

The RFP documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified water and wastewater infrastructure management firms that can meet the technical and experience requirements. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for pass-through costs, with the contractor allowed to charge the State at cost plus 15% for certain materials and expenses, excluding items included in monthly fees. Change order procedures are established, limiting the contractor's compensation for approved changes to 7% of the maximum contract liability. The RFP does not disclose a specific budget range or total contract value, but the comprehensive scope of services and potential ten-year term suggest a significant financial commitment. The project is associated with the Blue Oval City industrial complex, indicating potential long-term infrastructure support for a major industrial development in Tennessee.