RFP# 2024-117 Water Reuse Feasibility Study

Clackamas County is seeking a contractor to conduct a Water Reuse Feasibility Study through RFP #2024-117, with proposals due on January 15, 2025. The procurement is focused on evaluating water reuse opportunities, likely for the Tri-City Water Resources Recovery Facility in Oregon City. Proposers are expected to demonstrate expertise in water systems, environmental engineering, and municipal infrastructure planning. The evaluation criteria will assess proposers across three key areas: general background and qualifications (40 points), project understanding and approach (40 points), and cost and schedule (20 points). Proposers must submit digital proposals limited to 30 pages and demonstrate technical capability to analyze water reuse potential, including considerations for waste discharge permits, recycled water standards, and potential infrastructure modifications. Clarifying questions were accepted prior to the proposal deadline, with the county providing guidance on submission requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents. Water System Consultant Inc. emerged as the apparent successful proposer, scoring 93 out of 100 points, significantly outperforming the only other proposer, Tripoint. The contract appears to be related to the existing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) waste discharge permit for the Tri-City Water Resources Recovery Facility, which expires in April 2029. While a specific contract value was not disclosed, the scope suggests a comprehensive feasibility study that would require significant technical expertise and potentially substantial investment in infrastructure analysis. The procurement is closely tied to existing wastewater treatment infrastructure and will likely involve detailed technical assessments of water reuse potential within Clackamas County's municipal water systems.