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

The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified consulting firm or team to provide a comprehensive condition assessment, design concept report, and final design recommendations. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services to the City of Mesa are invited to submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All SOQs must comply with the requirements specified in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). SECTION I - PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed improvements are as follows: The City of Mesa's Northwest Water Reclamation Plant (NWWRP) is an end of the line wastewater treatment plant that currently processes approximately 8 million gallons per day (MGD) of waste water flow. The solids treatment process is rated for 18 MGD. Some of the solids stream processing equipment is nearing the end of their service life. The selected consultant will conduct a comprehensive condition assessment of existing equipment and prepare a Design Concept Report (DCR). This report will analyze the condition of various components including centrifuges, grinders, feed pumps, and mixers; evaluate alternatives; and make final recommendations. The consultant will also develop a basis of design that may include schematic level drawings and technical specifications. City may include other miscellaneous improvements at the Site, as needed. SECTION II - OVERVIEW OF PROJECT PHASES The contract may, at the City's sole discretion, be extended to provide complete design-phase services and possible construction-phase services for the project. The following is a summary list of the major tasks for a typical design contract. These will be reviewed with the selected consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Design Reports Task 3 - Detailed Design and Construction Documents Task 4 - Contracting Assistance Task 5 - Construction Phase Services The project plans will be prepared for construction in accordance with City of Mesa procurement contract requirements. The City may also request the Consultant assist with pre-construction and construction phase services for the project, including construction observation, testing, and final acceptance services. Regardless of the level of service ultimately needed, a consultant with successful experience in these areas is very desirable. additional pre bid meeting note: Attendance at the Pre-Submittal Conference is not mandatory. All interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether they attend the conference or not. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project outside of this Pre-Submittal conference. In addition, meeting minutes or any other information will not be posted from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Questions pertaining to the Design Services selection process or contract issues should be directed to Tracy Gumeringer of the Engineering Department at Tracy.Gumeringer@mesaaz.gov.