Trilogy Reservoir and Booster Pump Station

The City of Tacoma is seeking a qualified design‑build team to deliver a new above‑ground water storage reservoir (approximately 3‑4 Mgal) and an associated below‑ground booster pump station (≈ 3 000 gpm) to serve critical pressure zones. The contract is a design‑build procurement valued at about $17 million, using a DBIA #530 Cost‑Plus Fee with an optional Guaranteed Maximum Price. The effort includes full design services, permitting, construction, testing, commissioning, and close‑out documentation, with rigorous DBE participation and prevailing‑wage compliance. • Scope: design, procurement, construction, commissioning of a 3‑4 Mgal reservoir and 3 000 gpm booster pump station. • Procurement Method: RFQ → shortlist (up to 3 finalists) → RFP → design‑build contract (Cost‑Plus Fee with optional GMP). • Timeline: RFQ released 30 Sep 2026, SOQ deadline 10 Nov 2026, RFP issuance early Dec 2026, contract award mid‑Feb 2027, construction start Aug 2028, final completion Dec 2029. • Financials: Estimated contract value $17 M; honorarium $5 k for non‑awarded finalists; performance and payment bonds required; extensive insurance coverage mandated.