PW 27-003 PFAS Treatment Infrastructure Design Services

The City of Avondale is seeking up to four qualified engineering firms to provide full‑service design, permitting, construction‑administration and inspection for PFAS treatment infrastructure at four booster pump stations. The work follows a Design‑Bid‑Build delivery method, with design phases (30%, 60%, 90% and final) and a projected construction completion in April 2029. Vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by September 24, 2026 and may attend a non‑mandatory pre‑submittal meeting and site visit on September 8, 2026. • Scope: engineering design, detailed drawings, cost estimating, regulatory submittals, construction administration, and commissioning for PFAS treatment at Northside, Rancho Santa Fe, Coldwater, and Garden Trails BPS sites. • Estimated total construction cost: ≈ $150 million; design services likely represent 5‑10 % of that budget. • Delivery schedule: award Dec 1 2026 → notice to proceed Dec 7 2026 → design milestones (30% Mar 1 2027, 60% May 3 2027, 90% Jul 5 2027, final Aug 2 2027) → construction complete Apr 26 2029. • Mandatory requirements: licensed Arizona engineering firm, proof of financial stability, past‑performance verification, compliance with AI Use Policy. • Submission: electronic SOQ via OpenGov portal, max 10 pages (excl. cover letter, resumes, PPVF), with cover letter signed by authorized representative. • Evaluation: qualification‑based scoring (total 100 points) – no oral interviews; short‑list of 4‑5 firms; award may be up to one contract per site.