Water+ Plants Improvements Design RFP

Description: The full scope of services for this design and construction support contract can be found within the RFP.  Generally, the scope of services for the project includes the following: Project Overview This contract provides design, environmental, permitting, financing, public outreach, documentation, and construction support services for major infrastructure improvements at the Fairbairn Water Treatment Plant (FWTP), Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant (SRWTP), associated groundwater wells, and the North B Street transmission main. Environmental and Regulatory Support Preparation and coordination of environmental documentation under CEQA and NEPA, Section 214 permitting support, and environmental compliance activities related to facility upgrades, groundwater well development, transmission main replacement, levee access, and federally funded project elements. Engineering and Technical Studies Includes solar feasibility studies, hydraulic modeling, structural assessments, drainage evaluations, pilot testing, and treatment process optimization involving ozone implementation, sodium hypochlorite conversion, and biologically activated filtration. Design and Construction Documents Advances preliminary designs and develops plans and specifications through 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% milestones, including phased expansion planning, constructability reviews, value engineering, control strategies, and operational procedures. Permitting and Agency Coordination Coordinates with utilities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to obtain approvals and support implementation of project improvements. Financial and Real Estate Services Provides optional assistance with grants, WIFIA and SRF funding programs, financing strategies, property acquisition, easements, demolition permits, and parcel consolidations. Public Outreach and Records Management Supports stakeholder engagement, public meetings, communications, document management, scanning, filing, and maintenance of project records. Construction Support Provides as-built documentation updates, asset management integration, submittal and RFI review, operator training, equipment startup assistance, and ongoing technical support during construction. Overall Objective Deliver comprehensive planning, design, permitting, funding, outreach, and construction support services necessary to implement major resiliency, capacity, and infrastructure improvements at Sacramento water treatment facilities and related transmission infrastructure