Purchasing issued a RFQ on March 25, 2018 to retain Professional Consulting Engineering Inspection Services to assist in the implementation of its Water/Wastewater Master Plan which defines the short and long range planning needs, operational and maintenance issues that impact the CRBUD. The CRBUSD requests that the Consultant provides demonstrated water supply and treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection experience with a similar sized utility (to the CRBUSD) or larger. Also, the Consultant must provide the qualifications and expertise of assigned Staff with similar water supply and treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection projects and an understanding of the scope of work.
The Selected Firm(s) shall serve as the CRBUSD’S advocate and representative when designated. The firm shall assist staff by providing professional services and expertise to manage and/or inspect RFQ 948-18-2 PAGE 14 projects within the Utility Special District and in compliance with the governing codes and regulations applicable to each work effort. The Selected Firm(s) shall provide a complete range of Engineering, Construction Management and/or Inspection services that are consistent with current and future needs of both the Utility Special District and the City.
The CRBUD has three (3) major divisions: Water Supply and Treatment; Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection.
The CRBUSD desires to retain three Professional Engineering Consultant firms or individuals to participate in our on-call program for Construction Management and/or Inspection Services separately assist in the implementation of its newly created Water/Wastewater Master Plan which defines the short and long range planning needs, operational and maintenance issues that impact the CRBUSD. The Consultant shall be cognizant of all federal, state, county and local regulations and identify regulatory issues that may impact the CRBUSD. The Consultant must demonstrate water/wastewater experience with a similar sized utility (to the CRBUSD) or larger.
The CRBUSD has three (3) major divisions: Water Supply and Treatment; Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection.
Water Supply and Treatment, the Water Treatment Division is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s water system. This involves the operation of water treatment plant (WTP), with a maximum capacity of 17.5 million gallons per day (mgd), which provides air stripping, lime softening, filtration and disinfection of the water.
The raw water source is the Biscayne Aquifer and water is obtained from 27 production wells. Finished water is delivered to customers through the network of water transmission and water distribution lines. The water treatment plant has four (4) constant speed, three (3) variable speed high service pumps and two (2) transfer pumps together with three (3) water storage tanks and repump stations to maintain water pressure throughout the utility service area.
Water Distribution The Water Distribution Division is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing the water main system which includes all valves and fire hydrants. The water transmission and water distribution system includes approximately 60 miles of piping varying in size from 6” to 30”. The Meter section handles customer service, meter repairs and customer complaints. This division is also responsible for managing a Backflow Prevention Program for the City’s Commercial, Industrial and multi-family properties/ businesses. Emergency water interconnections exist with adjacent local utilities.
Wastewater Collection The Sewage Collection Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the approximately 90 miles gravity sewer lines varying from 8” to 24” in diameter, approximately 50 sewage lift stations and force main network with pipe varying from 8” to 24” in diameter. The division is also responsible for the Master Lift Station (#50); lift stations # 47 & # 39; which pumps sewage through a 30” force main to the East Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility (ECR) in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Purchasing received five submittals for the RFP. The selection committee was held and ranked the firms as follows:
The Selection Committee Recommended the top thee ranked firms: Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc., Chen Moore and Associates, CES Consultant.