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The Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County, North Carolina (MSD) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services associated with the Biological Treatment Alternatives Evaluation. The study shall evaluate the existing biological treatment process and available footprint, and alternative technologies suitable for meeting future effluent goals per MSDs National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The firm selected shall generate a preliminary engineering report that is comprehensive, organized and integrated into a series of technical memorandums providing a framework for expansion and phasing of future biological improvements to the WRF. The study shall identify operating parameters, anticipate permit conditions and discharge limits, evaluate alternatives and ultimately select a preferred biological treatment technology, and recommend solutions for implementing the expansion and technology conversion. The study shall include preliminary design and planning level cost estimates for the work which will be incorporated into MSDs Capital Improvement Program. The study shall be complete in its entirety by September 2024, ahead of the December 2024 NPDES compliance schedule deadline. In addition to the Project Considerations described above, the selected firm shall include the following tasks in the Scope of Work. Condition assessment of existing biological treatment facility (for purposes of reusing concrete tankage). Review and update Regulatory Assessment (see Facilities Plan Update, 2015) Review and update influent flow and load projections (see Facilities Plan Update, 2015) 8 Engineering and professional services to support pilot test programs For questions regarding the process or to review information, please contact Hunter Carson directly at (828) 225-8241, or e-mail hcarson@msdbc.org. The Metropolitan Sewerage District reserves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.