Renovation of a water / sewer project in Cusick, Washington. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The Town of Cusick, Washington is requesting qualified Washington state-licensed professional engineers to submit qualifications to provide design and construction engineering services for the Towns water and wastewater systems. Water system projects may include rehabilitation or replacement of the existing surface water treatment plant, distribution system replacement, and water storage facilities. Wastewater system projects may include rehabilitation or replacement of the wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant. One or two firms may be hired, depending on qualifications. Firms should indicate whether they would like to be considered for only drinking water projects, only wastewater projects, or both. Consultant selection will be based upon the following criteria: 1) firm experience with planning, design, construction/rehabilitation, and operation of surface water treatment plants; 2) firm experience with assessment and replacement of water distribution piping and components; 3) project understanding and approach; 4) proposed consultant team; 5) past performance/references; 6) familiarity with the Cusick area. Interviews may be held at the Towns discretion. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Tonya Garske, Cusick Town Clerk, at (509) 671-9008. Project funding includes the Federal State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) Program and may be partially funded by federal and state programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, USDA-Rural Development, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program (DWSRF), and the Washington State Public Works Board. As a result, several state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to this selection process and the Towns projects. The Town of Cusick is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit a statement of qualifications. The Town of Cusick reserves the right to reject any submittal and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal evaluation process. This solicitation does not bind the Town of Cusick to pay any costs incurred by the respondents in the preparation of the submittals.