TVWD - 20230213 RFP for Progressive Design Builders for 189th Pump Station and Pipeline

The Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) is soliciting proposals for a Progressive Design-Build contract for the 189th Pump Station & Pipeline Project No. C12772, located in Washington County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a qualified design-build firm to design and construct a comprehensive water infrastructure project, which includes developing a new 5.2 million gallon per day pump station, installing approximately 1,850 feet of 16-inch ductile iron pipeline, and demolishing existing pump stations and reservoirs at the 189th and Goyak sites. The project requires a sophisticated approach to engineering, construction, and municipal water infrastructure development. Key procurement dates include a mandatory confidential meeting scheduled for March 1-3, 2023, a deadline for questions on March 7, 2023, and a proposal submission due date of March 21, 2023. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the District reserves the right to reject non-compliant proposals and negotiate with the highest-scored proposer, suggesting a comprehensive technical and qualitative review process.

The RFP documentation does not provide explicit information about set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available materials. Similarly, the documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range for the project. The procurement appears to be an open competitive process targeting design-build firms with demonstrated capabilities in municipal water infrastructure projects. The Progressive Design-Build approach indicates the District is seeking a collaborative partner who can provide comprehensive design and construction services with potential flexibility in project execution. While financial details are not provided, the scope and technical complexity of the project suggest a significant municipal infrastructure investment targeting improved water distribution capabilities in the Washington County area.