2659RFQ - Ralph Brennan WTP Storm Hardening & Resiliency Project

The City of Daytona Beach is seeking qualified design-build teams for the Ralph Brennan Water Treatment Plant Storm Hardening and Resiliency Project. This initiative focuses on hardening critical infrastructure against extreme weather, improving operational efficiency by replacing obsolete systems, and increasing process reliability through redundancy. The scope of work includes the replacement and upgrade of the electrical system, expansion of lime softening capacity and finished water storage, the conversion of bulk chlorine storage to an on-site hypo generation system, and an evaluation of the distribution system for pressure and redundancy improvements. The procurement process follows a two-phase evaluation consisting of a written proposal review to shortlist at least three teams, followed by interviews and presentations. Award decisions are based on the best value for money, considering qualifications, technical approach, and cost. The project is subject to strict regulatory and funding requirements, including the State Revolving Fund Program, Build America Buy America, and American Iron and Steel provisions. Additionally, contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage standards, E-Verify requirements, and Florida statutes regarding public entity crimes and scrutinized companies. The project timeline anticipates City Commission approval in February 2027, with final completion expected by July 2031 and a hard funding deadline of December 15, 2031. Financials involve a sponsor cap of approximately 35.1 million dollars, with an additional 7.4 million dollars on a waiting list. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via the OpenGov platform by September 22, 2026, and provide a bid guarantee of five percent of the maximum bid price. Key personnel requirements include a Project Director, Designer of Record, Construction Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Electrical Engineer of Record, and a Funding and Grant Specialist.