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 progressive design-build effort aims to protect the city's sole water treatment facility from extreme weather events, replace obsolete infrastructure, and increase operational reliability. The scope of work includes the replacement and upgrade of the electrical system, expansion of lime softening basin capacity, conversion of the bulk chlorine storage system to an on-site hypo generation system, and the addition of a finished water storage tank and transfer pump improvements. Depending on available funding, the project may also include distribution system hardening to ensure adequate pressure and redundancy during storms. 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 selection is based on the best value for money, considering qualifications, technical approach, and cost. The project is funded through the State Revolving Fund and SAHM, with a sponsor cap of approximately 35.1 million dollars and additional waiting list funds of roughly 7.4 million dollars. Compliance requirements include Davis-Bacon wage standards, American Iron and Steel, and Build America Buy America provisions. The anticipated schedule begins with City Commission approval in February 2027, with final completion expected by July 2031 and a hard funding deadline of December 15, 2031.