Professional Consulting Engineering Services - 2026 - NPDES Permit Renewal and Optional On-Call Permitting Support

The Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, through its Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA), is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms to provide professional services for the renewal of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP). The primary objective is to support the renewal of the current permit, which expires on September 30, 2026, with the renewal application due by April 3, 2026. The project encompasses core NPDES permit renewal services over 24 months and optional on-call permitting support for 12 months, focusing on tasks such as application preparation, regulatory coordination, sampling coordination, public notice preparation, and expertise in emerging contaminants. The Fairfield Water Pollution Control Facility is a Class IV facility discharging to Long Island Sound with a design flow rate of 9.0 MGD, serving over 210 miles of sanitary sewer collection piping. The evaluation process will assess proposers based on six key criteria: firm and team qualifications, project schedule and work plan, relevant regulatory experience, understanding of CT DEEP permitting processes, experience with emerging contaminants, and fee proposal. Key dates include the RFP posting on October 23rd, Request for Information (RFIs) due by November 5th, proposal submissions due by November 12th, evaluation completion by November 19th, and anticipated contract award in December 2025.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears open to qualified consulting engineering firms with demonstrated experience in NPDES permit renewal and environmental permitting. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including company information, references, project team qualifications, and a tentative project schedule. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly identified, the contract requires detailed insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance with $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate limits. All insurance carriers must be rated "A-:VII" or better by A.M. Best, and the Town of Fairfield and Fairfield Board of Education must be named as additional insureds. The specific budget or award value is not directly stated in the provided documents, but the scope suggests a comprehensive multi-year professional services engagement with potential for both core permit renewal and optional on-call permitting support.