RFP Agua Fria Booster Station - Phase II

The City of Peoria is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contractor for preconstruction and construction services to expand the B302 Agua Fria Booster Station, with a Statement of Interest and Qualifications due August 3, 2026, and a mandatory pre-submittal conference on July 16, 2026.

The scope encompasses equipment and infrastructure improvements at the existing booster station located at the intersection of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Westwing/Lone Mountain Parkway in Peoria's northwestern service area. The project will increase pumping capacity from the current 6 MGD to 21 MGD serving Zone 5W and 10 MGD serving Zone 5E through installation of additional vertical turbine booster pumps, new piping, electrical equipment, generator capacity, instrumentation and control systems, and site improvements. The contractor must provide both preconstruction services and full construction delivery.

The City has allocated a total capital budget of $5.8 million, with approximately $5.5 million available for construction. Design is funded in fiscal year 2026/2027; construction funding is allocated for fiscal years 2027–2029. The preconstruction phase Notice to Proceed is October 21, 2026, with design completion expected by Summer 2027 and construction completion by year-end 2029.

Evaluation uses a two-stage qualifications-based selection process. Written proposals are scored on four categories for 1,000 total points: Proposal Form & References (pass/fail), Relevant Project Experience (300 points), Project Assessment Plan including scope understanding, risk identification, and value-added options (550 points combined), and Project Schedule & Subcontractor Selection Plan (150 points combined). Shortlisted firms participate in interviews scored on presentation (400 points), response to questions (400 points), and team cohesiveness (200 points), for an additional 1,000 interview points. All proposed key team members must remain unchanged throughout the project and are required to attend the interview; no substitutes or proxies are permitted. Shortlisted contractors will be notified August 19, 2026; interviews occur August 31, 2026; and the selected contractor will be notified by September 3, 2026.