WRC GWK Dechlorination and Disinfection Feasibility Study.

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner is seeking professional engineering firms to conduct a Feasibility Study for the George W. Kuhn Drain Drainage District, focusing on dechlorination and disinfection alternatives at the George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin (RTB). The primary objective is to develop strategies for achieving compliance with Michigan's Water Quality Based Effluent Limitation (WQBEL) for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC). Required services include a comprehensive analysis of existing facilities, development of a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model, and evaluation of alternative disinfection methods. The project will require creating a 3D laser-scanned facility model and examining the environmental impact of reducing Total Residual Chlorine in the Red Run Drain. Evaluation criteria will include local knowledge, scope of services, project schedule, and team expertise, with a juried selection process determining the final award. Key project dates include a recommended site visit and pre-bid meeting on October 21, 2025, a question deadline of October 31, 2025, proposal submissions due by November 14, 2025, and a final feasibility study submission date of June 1, 2027.

While no specific minimum requirements exist for Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/DBE) participation, the county demonstrates a commitment to maximizing economic opportunities for qualified small and minority-owned businesses. The project spans Berrien County and Mcbride Village in Michigan, targeting improvements to the existing water treatment infrastructure. The study will require detailed environmental and technical analysis, with a focus on water quality and biological impacts of proposed disinfection alternatives. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the feasibility study suggests a significant professional services investment. The project represents a technical and environmentally focused initiative aimed at improving water treatment processes and ensuring regulatory compliance through a detailed, multi-phase engineering assessment.