RFP-2024-WW-001 Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Design Services

The Pueblo West Metropolitan District is seeking qualified wastewater engineering consulting firms to provide comprehensive design services for expanding their wastewater treatment facility through RFP-2024-WW-001. The primary project objectives include increasing facility capacity from 1.8 MGD to 3.6 MGD, addressing regulatory requirements like Colorado Regulation 85 nutrient removal standards, and preparing for projected population growth to 39,000 by 2034. Required services encompass full engineering, design, bid scheduling, cost estimation, and construction administration for facility maintenance and upgrade items. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by August 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. MT, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 26, 2024, at the Wastewater Plant located at 1370 Grouse Dr, Pueblo West, CO. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with potential additional 50 points available through oral presentations/interviews. Proposal documents are limited to 50 pages and must be submitted as a single PDF, with tentative board approval anticipated on August 26, 2024, and contract award actions to be completed by September 9, 2024.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority, small, disadvantaged, and women-owned enterprises, though no specific set-aside requirements are mandated. Proposers are expected to demonstrate experience with wastewater treatment facility expansions, with a preference for firms that have completed at least one project from planning through construction. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant engineering and design investment. The district shows flexibility in evaluating project experience, considering submissions from firms with relevant work in planning, feasibility studies, design, or construction phases. Experience with Parkside Biolac diffusers is noted as beneficial but not mandatory. No incumbent vendors are identified, and the RFP indicates the project will involve expanding existing infrastructure to meet future municipal wastewater treatment needs. The virtual RFP closing will occur on August 16, 2024, at 2:01 p.m. MT, with potential contractors expected to integrate their design services with the district's current wastewater treatment system.