Chain of Lakes PFAS Treatment Plant Process Optimization Study

The Zone 7 Water Agency is seeking a consultant to recommend water treatment process improvements to its Chain of Lakes PFAS Treatment Plant. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing treatment plant documentation and existing literature, identifying knowledge gaps, and developing near-term and medium to long-term process improvement alternatives. The consultant will also prepare a Chain of Lakes PFAS Treatment Plant Process Improvement Study Report and present findings to Zone 7 staff. The scope of work includes five tasks: reviewing treatment plant documentation and existing literature, evaluating near-term process improvement alternatives, evaluating medium to long-term process improvement alternatives, preparing the study report, and project management. The consultant will be selected based on a two-step process, with technical proposals and interviews receiving equal points toward a total maximum potential score of 200 points. • The consultant should have experience with water treatment systems, PFAS removal, and hexavalent chromium removal. • The consultant should be familiar with local conditions relating to these services in Alameda County. • The consultant should have a strong project team with a project manager who has experience overseeing successful implementation of projects of similar scope, size, and complexity. • The consultant should have a clear understanding of the project requirements, goals, and objectives. • The consultant should have a strong technical approach and a well-organized work plan.