Arsenic Treatment Expansion and Storage Tank Design Services

The City of Surprise, Arizona, through its Water Resources Management department, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) seeking qualified engineering firms to provide professional design services for the Rancho Gabriella Water Supply Facility Expansion Project. This project focuses on expanding the existing arsenic treatment system and designing a third above-ground storage tank at the Rancho Gabriella facility, which is essential to the city's potable water infrastructure. The selected firm will be responsible for producing comprehensive design documents, including detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting support, ensuring all work complies with relevant safety and regulatory standards such as OSHA, NEC, and NFPA. The project will require close coordination with City staff, regulatory bodies, and utility stakeholders to ensure efficient constructability and long-term operational sustainability. Proposals will be evaluated through a weighted, points-based system emphasizing technical merit and project approach over price alone, with major criteria including project understanding and approach (25%), schedule and cost control ability (10%), quality control (10%), firm experience (10%), and proposed project staff qualifications (10%), totaling 65 points. The basis of award uses a trade-off method prioritizing overall value rather than lowest price. The solicitation imposes specific contract requirements, including mandatory assignment of key personnel identified in the proposal, strict confidentiality and security measures for customer data, and insurance coverage by companies rated A- or better licensed in Arizona. The City reserves the right to engage other vendors concurrently under a non-exclusive contract clause, and termination for convenience is permitted. Submissions must be uploaded electronically via the City’s procurement portal by January 22, 2026, with a mandatory pre-submittal meeting scheduled on January 8, 2026. The procurement does not involve federal standard contract clauses or certifications tied to federal socioeconomic programs but does require local vendor and minority/woman-owned business enterprise certifications where applicable. No pricing or contract value is provided, as this RFQu focuses on qualifications and design expertise for municipal water infrastructure expansion.