Professional Architectural/Engineer Services for New Admin Bldg at Persigo WWTP

The City of Grand Junction, located in Mesa County, Colorado, is seeking professional architectural and engineering services through RFP-5646-25-DD for a new Administration/Maintenance Building project at the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project involves designing two buildings: a primary Administration/Maintenance Building at 2145 River Road and a Collections Maintenance Building at 251 27 Road. Required services include comprehensive design, programming, site analysis, and construction support with an emphasis on sustainable design principles, potentially including LEED certification and graywater recycling. The proposal evaluation will use a weighted scoring system: 80% for technical criteria (including responsiveness, understanding of services, qualifications, experience, and strategy) and 10% for fees. Key project milestones include a non-mandatory pre-bid site visit on April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with electronic proposal submissions due by April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. MST through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. Project timeline targets include programming completion by July 2025, design completion by March 2026, construction initiation by May 2026, and anticipated occupancy in March 2027.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The proposed project has a 2025 Adopted Budget of $4 million, with approximately $300,000 originally allocated for design improvements to the existing Administration Building. The new facilities are expected to be approximately 15,000 square feet, comprising existing space of 13,500 square feet and an additional 2,560 square feet to accommodate offices, a SCADA control room, maintenance shop, and other operational needs. The architectural/engineering firm will be required to provide detailed cost estimates at multiple project phases, including programming completion and 30% design completion, and assist in reviewing cost estimates from a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC). The project aims to address current facility challenges, including inadequate office space, insufficient storage, outdated HVAC systems, operational safety concerns, and physical security improvements for the Persigo wastewater collection and treatment system infrastructure.