Description
The State of Arizona, through its Department of Administration, is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) to design, permit, construct, and commission a centralized PFAS treatment facility for the Town of Payson. The scope includes off‑site water‑line installation linking five groundwater wells, demolition of existing well‑site structures, and construction of a 6,000‑sq‑ft steel treatment building housing Granular Activated Carbon and Greensand systems, a booster pump station, and associated utilities. The contract will be awarded on a GMP basis after a pre‑qualification (SOQ) phase, with an anticipated award in July 2026 and substantial completion by February 2028. The total construction estimate is approximately $10 million, and the contractor must provide bonding, insurance, and comply with Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon, and extensive environmental permitting requirements.
• Design‑assist and pre‑construction services (cost estimating, schedule, constructability, value‑engineering).
• Construction of new PVC pipelines (~4,200 ft) and a 1,515 gpm booster pump station.
• Installation of a dual‑vessel GAC PFAS removal system, greensand pretreatment, and supporting building infrastructure.
• Mandatory use of the State’s Procore project‑management tool, strict safety and near‑miss reporting, and a $1,540/day liquidated‑damages clause for delays beyond February 2028.