Water and Wastewater Systems Master Plan

The Town of Appomattox is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Water and Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) for the municipal water and wastewater systems. The procurement opportunity, posted on August 19, 2025, with proposals due by September 18, 2025, requires a detailed planning document that will guide future development, operations, maintenance, and expansion of water and wastewater infrastructure. Key deliverables include a comprehensive rate study, identification of system capacity constraints, detailed analysis of current system conditions, prioritization of replacement and rehabilitation needs, and recommendations for a capital improvement program (CIP) spanning near-term, medium-term, and long-term planning periods. The town intends to award a single contract and requires offerors to demonstrate capabilities across all specialty areas of the approved scope of work. Consultants are permitted to form teams to meet the comprehensive service requirements, and the contract will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential respondents must be consulting firms with specialized expertise in water and wastewater system planning, infrastructure assessment, and capital improvement programming. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the master plan suggests a significant professional services contract. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Alleghany County and Arlington CDP in Virginia, indicating a potentially complex multi-jurisdictional planning effort. Interested firms will need to demonstrate technical competence, relevant experience in municipal water and wastewater system planning, and the ability to provide a holistic approach to infrastructure assessment and future strategic planning. The contract will be awarded based on the most comprehensive and technically sound proposal that meets the town's specific requirements for water and wastewater system master planning.