RFI# 26002 - Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Design and Construction

The City of Santa Fe's Public Utilities Department, in coordination with the Central Purchasing Division, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Design and Construction project. The procurement seeks qualified design-build teams to develop a new 7.0 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF), which will either partially or fully replace the existing facility. The project will follow a two-step Progressive Design-Build (PDB) process, first issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to shortlist 3-5 design-build teams, followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) phase. Key deliverables include designing an advanced biological nutrient removal treatment facility, constructing new infrastructure components, and providing six months of post-commissioning operational support. Qualified teams must demonstrate experience in Progressive Design-Build wastewater treatment projects, advanced nutrient removal systems, public-sector projects over $100 million, and working under federal funding and procurement regulations. The on-site introductory meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2025, with responses due by July 29, 2025. The City aims to complete the project and have the facility in full service by December 31, 2030.

The procurement will be partially funded by federal funds from the New Mexico Environment Department, including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), which requires compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project will require strict adherence to federal and state procurement regulations. The new facility must meet specific regulatory standards, including nutrient removal requirements and discharge permits, with a critical emphasis on maintaining uninterrupted operation of the current treatment plant during construction. The Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) is set at $220 million, excluding tax. The project will require design-build teams to navigate complex regulatory environments, integrate with existing infrastructure, and ensure continuous wastewater treatment services throughout the construction process. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, advanced environmental engineering, and complex design-build methodologies.