Rfqp-2025 WTP feasibility study-ground water

The City of Jackson, Michigan is seeking a comprehensive Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Feasibility Study through a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP-2025) focused on groundwater resources. The project aims to determine the most viable options for providing safe drinking water to Jackson residents while adhering to standards set by the City, EPA, and EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy). The study will be conducted in six potential phases: Alternative and Cost Analysis, Evaluation of Mansion Street Well Field, Identification of New Well Fields, Feasibility Report Development, Public Outreach and Engagement, and a potential additional investigation phase. Proposers will be evaluated using a points-based scoring system across three primary criteria: Experience/Qualifications (35 points), Understanding of the Problem (30 points), and Method of Approach (35 points). Sealed proposals are due by Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST), to be submitted through the City of Jackson's e-Procurement Portal, with a targeted completion date of November 1, 2027.

The procurement opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must be registered in the Federal System for Award Management (SAM) and will be required to submit detailed cost proposals and staff resumes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive multi-phase study with potential for significant engineering and consulting work. The City reserves the right to cancel the RFQP at any time without penalty and will only review cost proposals for consultants deemed most qualified through their initial qualifications submission. The project will focus on addressing potential water supply challenges, including PFAS contamination, exploring alternatives such as developing new well fields, protecting existing infrastructure, and potentially connecting to regional water systems. The Professional Services Agreement template indicates that compensation will be on a not-to-exceed basis, with monthly invoicing and a 60-day payment timeline, and requires professional liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for projects over $100,000.