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Reference Number

0000268864

Issuing Organization

Upper Thompson Sanitation District

Owner Organization

Upper Thompson Sanitation District

Solicitation Type

RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFQ 9/21 - UTSD New WWTF Design/CM

Title

New WWTF, Lift Station, and Interceptor Improvements - Design and CM

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.618654.C7289826

Details

Location

United States, Colorado, Larimer County

Delivery Point

Estes Park, Colorado

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years

Piggyback Contract

Description

The Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) in the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado is seeking the professional services of an engineering consultant (Engineer) to make recommendations and design additional wastewater treatment facilities. In specific, UTSD requires services for two project phases to:

Provide preliminary and final design services for a new wastewater treatment facility (WWTF), a new Fish Creek Lift Station (FCLS) at the existing lift station site, possible relocation of the Thompson River Lift Station (TRLS), associated interceptors and force main modifications and improvements, and abandonment/demolition of portions of the existing WWTF, lift stations, and associated pipelines. Additional engineering services include support of project funding requirements.
Provide contractor selection, bidding, and construction management services for construction of the new facilities and interceptors.

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) describes background information, submission requirements, and selection criteria for the engineering consultant.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The overall project includes the construction of a new WWTF at the new WWTF site; a new Fish Creek Lift Station (FCLS) at the existing lift station site; and possible relocation of the Thompson River Lift Station (TRLS); associated interceptors and force main modifications and improvements; and abandonment/demolition of portions of the existing WWTF, lift stations, and associated pipelines. Interceptor and force main modifications and improvements are required to convey wastewater from the existing collection system to the new WWTF site. The new WWTF will provide treatment that meets current codes, safety requirements, and upcoming discharge regulations while also providing space for build-out treatment capacity of the Estes Valley.
Phased construction of basins and equipment allows for build-out of the proposed WWTF as customer growth occurs in the Estes Valley while minimizing financial impacts to the existing customers.
A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the project was completed in July 2021 and is referred to as Phase I of the overall project. The PER and site application were submitted to CDPHE and other regulatory agencies in August 2021. The Preliminary Engineering Report and Appendices are available for review on the District’s website (www.utsd.org) or the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System/Bidnet Direct website.
The opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC) for the project with ranges described in the PER appendices is as follows:

Thompson River Interceptor - $2.6M
FCLS, Interceptor and Force Main - $6.8M
Demolition of the WWTF - $1M
MBR WWTF - $35M
Rounded Total OPCC- $45M

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The engineering firm must be qualified to provide full professional engineering design and construction management services for the project activities. Professional engineering services that will be required include preliminary and final design development. The project delivery method for construction will be determined during the design phase and in compliance with the selected financing entity.
Specific areas of expertise listed below are provided for information to interested engineering firms; additional functions may be required as the project progresses.
Phase II: Professional Engineering Design Services
Full professional design services are required with all related engineering disciplines, including, but not limited to, the following:

Environmental Impact Studies that are in addition to the Environmental Report required by USDA.
Permitting (e.g., Army Corps of Engineers 404, CDPHE Wastewater Treatment, Larimer County 1041, Estes Valley Development Code, Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado Department of Transportation).
Geotechnical investigation and design.
Water quality testing.
Process design.
Architectural design.
Interior design.
Surveying.
Civil engineering (including storm water management).
Utility design and coordination.
Landscape design.
Structural engineering.
Mechanical and plumbing engineering.
Electrical engineering/lighting design.
Fire alarm design.
Acoustical engineering.
Controls engineering.
Signage.
Tele/data, IT, security, and audio/visual systems.
Experience in design for LEAD and/or ISI certification.
Assist to secure approval of the design of all project components for financial assistance.
Scheduling assistance.
Attend project review meetings, meetings with consulting agencies, meetings with funding agencies and UTSD board and public meetings (as required).
Assist in pre-qualification and selection of general contractor.

Phase III: Construction Management
Contractor selection, bidding, and construction management services will be required for the project, including full-time construction observation. UTSD reserves the right to conduct an independent selection for construction management services after delivery of bid documents, if deemed to be in the best interest of the project and UTSD.
All qualifications and documents must be submitted to UTSD for consideration. UTSD intends to offer a contract to the engineering firm that UTSD determines in its sole and exclusive discretion to be the best qualified to provide a range of services to be negotiated after selection.

Dates

Publication

09/03/2021 04:24 PM MDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

09/21/2021 05:00 PM MDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

10/15/2021 02:00 PM MDT

Other

09/22/2021 09:30 AM MDT

Contact Information

Chris Bieker

970-586-4544

chris@utsd.org

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

- License Required

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Pre-Submittal Meeting

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

09/22/2021 09:30 AM MDT

Location

UTSD Main Office, 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, CO 80517

Event Note

MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING
UTSD will hold a mandatory pre-submittal meeting to provide interested engineering firms with access to the site to conduct such examinations as each firm deems necessary. Please provide all questions in writing to the District Manager, Chris Bieker, at chris@utsd.org prior to the pre-submittal meeting. Questions will be answered at the meeting, and a tour of existing facilities and the new site will be given.
The mandatory pre-submittal meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., at the main office of UTSD, 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado.

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for the project, an original Response to this RFQ must be submitted containing an original authorized signature, together with 9 printed copies, and 1 electronic version (CD) or flash drive in PDF format. The deadline for submitting the response to this RFQ is 2:00 p.m., (Mountain Time), Friday, October 15, 2021, (if mailed, the submittal must be received by UTSD by this date and time). Late submittals will not be accepted. Submittals must be stamped in at: Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Attn: District Manager, Chris Bieker, 2196 Mall Road (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 568), Estes Park, Colorado 80517.

Disclaimer The District prohibits unlawful discrimination against customers, employees, or applicants for employment, or in any program or activity conducted by the District on the basis of age 40 and over, race, (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military or marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. The District will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in District business communications or events, please contact the District Manager (three days before an event) via telephone at 970-586-4544 or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado. Additional information may be found at https://utsd.colorado.gov.