Owner’s Advisor Services for NEWRF Consolidation Program – Market Capability

The City of Clearwater is conducting market research to assess the capability of qualified consulting and engineering firms to serve as a single Owner’s Advisor (OA) for two inter‑related water reclamation capital projects: (1) expansion of the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility to roughly 37 MGD, and (2) conversion of existing facilities into primary lift stations with new force mains. The OA would provide comprehensive services including project delivery support, technical engineering, design review, risk management, cost estimating, schedule coordination, construction‑phase advisory, stakeholder liaison, and commissioning assistance, while also managing program‑level integration between the two projects. Responses are due electronically by October 9, 2026; a question deadline is October 1, 2026. No pricing is required, and participation does not guarantee future contract award. • Scope: Owner’s Advisor services for two concurrent water‑reclamation projects (design, construction, commissioning). • Required expertise: wastewater engineering, project/program management, risk & cost control, interface coordination. • Deliverables: technical criteria, design reviews, value engineering, open‑book cost/GMP validation, schedule integration, startup support. • Submission: ≤5‑page response (excluding cover letter/organogram) via e‑Procurement portal; no pricing required. • Timeline: RFI released Sep 17 2026, questions due Oct 1 2026, responses due Oct 9 2026.