Water Reclamation Facility Process Evaluation

The City of Plant City (CPC) is seeking qualified engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Process Evaluation through a qualification-based selection process. The project involves a detailed evaluation of the existing WRF, originally constructed in 1951 and currently operating at a 10 MGD permitted capacity, with the primary objectives of assessing current infrastructure, modeling future expansion potential, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key deliverables include understanding influent wastewater quality, evaluating plant capacity, identifying maximum capacity with existing infrastructure, and providing recommendations for WRF expansion and upcoming regulatory changes. The evaluation will utilize modeling software and comprehensive analytical approaches to determine the facility's future development needs. Evaluation criteria will be based on a 100-point scoring system, considering factors such as firm ability (10 points), proposed staffing and experience (20 points), firm's relevant experience (20 points), project understanding and approach (30 points), current workload (8.5 points), location/accessibility (5 points), references (5 points), and local preference (1.5 points). Critical dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on May 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM, a question submission deadline of May 20, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of May 30, 2024.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will have an initial term of eighteen months with potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the Facility Condition Assessment report indicates significant infrastructure investment may be required, with budgetary replacement costs for critical assets ranging from $1.3 million to $4 million for individual components such as sand filters, belt filter press, and digester mixers. The project location is 1500 W Victoria Street in Plant City, serving a population of approximately 42,000 and managing domestic and industrial wastewater. The facility operates under FDEP Permit FL0026557 and currently transfers approximately 92 dry tons of biosolids monthly. The comprehensive evaluation aims to support the city's rapid growth and proactively address future infrastructure needs, with the ultimate goal of expanding the facility's treatment and disposal capabilities while maintaining environmental compliance.