23RD AVENUE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN (2026-2050)

The City of Phoenix has issued solicitation WS90200063 seeking engineering services to develop a comprehensive master plan and conduct a facility assessment for the 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) spanning the years 2026 to 2050. The scope of work includes evaluating the plant’s current operations, historical upgrades, capacity, regulatory compliance, treatment processes, electrical systems, and staffing requirements. The resulting deliverables encompass a prioritized rehabilitation plan, a 10-year management plan, draft and final reports, and formal presentations to City officials. The consultant team is required to utilize the City’s UNIFIER project management system and maintain electronic project documentation throughout the contract period. The period of performance and final delivery timelines align with the long-term strategic planning horizon, though specific contract durations are not explicitly indicated. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov procurement portal by January 16, 2026, under a qualifications-based selection process. Evaluation factors for award emphasize past performance across six key areas including business relationships, team consistency, problem-solving, scope completion, work quality, and innovation, reinforced by a structured scoring system incorporating reference checks from three prior projects. The contract imposes rigorous subcontractor selection procedures requiring Design-Builders to submit selection plans for City approval, conduct fair and transparent bid solicitations, and submit detailed evaluation and reporting documentation. Special contract requirements mandate disclosure of key personnel, their qualifications, organizational charts, and office locations, alongside strict conflict of interest provisions and adherence to City policies governing contact with City employees. No packaging, bar-coding, or formal federal acquisition clauses appear in the solicitation, which reflects a municipal procurement governed by City-specific rules emphasizing transparency, thorough performance evaluation, and contractor accountability.