Request for Qualifications East Pit Advanced Treatment Project

Frederick Water is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for a design-build project to provide advanced treatment at the Henry F. Sliwinski (HFS) Water Treatment Plant located in Stephens City, Virginia. The project focuses on implementing innovative treatment technologies, such as nanofiltration or reverse osmosis, to address high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and sulfate levels in raw water from the East Pit quarry. Respondents must demonstrate expertise in water treatment design, construction, and collaborative delivery methods, with a minimum requirement of completing five similar municipal projects in the United States within the past decade. The procurement will follow a progressive design-build approach, with evaluation criteria including Project Team Profile and Qualifications (35 points), Experience (35 points), Project Understanding and Approach (20 points), and Cost Factors (10 points). Key dates include a pre-submittal meeting on October 30, 2024, SOQ submissions due by December 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, and an anticipated contract award on or about March 21, 2025, with project completion expected by April 9, 2027.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Design-Builder must have a minimum net worth of $10 million and the ability to provide a $20 million design-build performance and payment bond. The project involves developing advanced treatment capabilities for the existing HFS Water Treatment Plant, which currently receives raw water from two quarry pits: Pit 2 and East Pit. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project will require integration with existing infrastructure, including the East Pit quarry and raw water pump station. The RFQ does not disclose a specific project budget, but the procurement will utilize a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract with potential cost-sharing opportunities between Frederick Water and the selected Design-Builder. The project aims to produce high-quality drinking water that complies with drinking water standards by implementing cutting-edge treatment technologies.