Consulting Services - Pump Station PW605 Upgrade

The City of Prince George is soliciting qualified consultants under solicitation P26-005 to provide design and construction services for upgrades at well station PW605. The scope of work includes adding redundant ultraviolet treatment, replacing the existing transformer, reviewing major electrical components, adding a backup generator, developing a wellhead protection plan, and performing flow tests and inspections of the caisson and laterals. The project is structured in three phases: Phase 1 covers concept design and Class D cost estimates, Phase 2 involves detailed design and Class B cost estimates, and Phase 3 encompasses the tender process and construction support. Phases 2 and 3 are contingent upon the consultant's performance and budget approval. The contract has an initial term of one year with an option to extend for an additional year, with a final expiry date of January 12, 2028, and a requirement for Phase 1 to be completed by June 1, 2027. The selection process follows a three-stage evaluation consisting of mandatory requirements, scored criteria, and pricing. Scored criteria focus on capability, including a requirement for the Project Manager to have at least 10 years of experience, as well as methodology, value-added considerations, and historical performance. Only the three highest-scoring proponents from the second stage will advance to the pricing stage. The successful consultant will be responsible for delivering reports, technical memorandums, and detailed designs, while providing on-site construction inspection to ensure work meets established standards. All survey and design data must be delivered in NAD83 UTM Zone 10N CGVD1928 (HT2_2010 Geoid). The contract is subject to trade agreements as the estimated value is at least 75,000 Canadian dollars.