UV Disinfection System Equipment and Services at JIWRF and SSWRF

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is seeking proposals for a UV disinfection system equipment and services procurement project targeting two water reclamation facilities: Jones Island (JIWRF) and South Shore (SSWRF). This Request for Proposal (RFP) is specifically limited to pre-qualified firms with proven experience in open-channel ultraviolet light disinfection systems featuring automatic cleaning capabilities for large water treatment facilities processing over 100 million gallons per day. The procurement includes comprehensive deliverables such as UV disinfection system equipment, design assistance, construction support services, and spare parts. Proposals are due electronically by 10:00 a.m. central time on October 6, 2025, through the District's secure online portal, with anticipated contract negotiations by October 31, 2025, and contract execution planned for November 2025. The proposal evaluation will be merit-based, utilizing a 100-point scoring system that assesses design assistance costs, equipment pricing, energy efficiency, spare parts, and maintenance requirements.

The procurement is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, mandating that suppliers certify at least 55% of manufactured product components are domestically mined, produced, or manufactured. Only two suppliers are pre-qualified to respond: Trojan Technologies and Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions. The project is funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and has a targeted construction completion date of October 2029. The RFP includes options for both BABA-compliant and non-BABA pricing, with MMSD reserving the right to select the most advantageous proposal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving two major water reclamation facilities and requiring advanced UV disinfection technology—suggests a significant investment. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing a UV disinfection system that meets stringent performance requirements, including specific effluent quality standards and operational specifications for both water reclamation facilities.