Town of Frisco - Well #7 PFAS Mitigation Improvements

The Town of Frisco, located in Summit County, Colorado, is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to develop the Well #7 PFAS Mitigation Improvements project. The project involves constructing a new water treatment facility adjacent to Well #7, which has been offline for several years due to PFAS contamination detected during voluntary testing. Key deliverables include building a new facility with granular activated carbon (GAC) media pressure vessels for PFAS reduction, associated piping and equipment, electrical and instrumentation components, approximately 410 linear feet of buried pipe, manholes, two chemical storage rooms, a new gravel driveway, site improvements, and piping modifications. The procurement follows a two-step selection process with proposals evaluated across six categories: experience and past performance (20 points), key personnel qualifications (25 points), project approach (20 points), schedule and cost compliance history (20 points), past experience with the Town of Frisco (7.5 points), and estimated Guaranteed Maximum Price (7.5 points). A mandatory information conference is scheduled for October 16, 2025, with proposal submissions due on November 13, 2025. The total contract duration is 580 days, with substantial completion expected within 550 days.

The contract includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with certified DBEs or consortiums of certified DBEs encouraged to bid. The CMAR is restricted from self-performing more than 60 percent of the total work scope. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including financial statements, safety records, claims history, and detailed personnel qualifications. The project will be funded through the Colorado State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program, with an estimated project cost of approximately $8.2 million. Bidders must demonstrate a robust understanding of water treatment infrastructure, PFAS mitigation technologies, and municipal water system improvements. The contract compensation structure allows for flexible fee calculations, including percentage-based and stipulated amount options, with provisions for contingency allowances and owner's discretionary funds. The ultimate goal of the project is to return the high-production Well #7 facility to service, ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for the citizens and guests of the Town of Frisco.