Design Of The Sewc Recycled Water Pipeline Replacement Project

The contract seeks professional engineering and design services for the replacement of up to 1,100 linear feet of aging 12-inch ductile iron recycled water pipeline at the San Elijo Water Campus in Encinitas, California. The existing pipeline, which has suffered multiple corrosion-related leaks over its 25-year service life, will be replaced with more durable PVC C900 material to enhance long-term reliability. In addition to the pipeline replacement, the project requires design work to reconfigure and automate the filtered water diversion valve system, improving accessibility and operational efficiency. The consultant will be responsible for comprehensive pre-design investigations, development of final design documents including plans and specifications in CSI format, preparation of cost estimates, and full bid-phase support. All deliverables must be submitted in electronically bookmarked PDF form following San Elijo Joint Powers Authority standards, with progress marked by 50%, 90%, and 100% design submissions. A temporary bypass system must be designed to ensure uninterrupted plant operations during construction, and all work must comply with California labor laws including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. The procurement is structured as a fixed-price professional services agreement with no specified contract value, evaluated through a trade-off process prioritizing technical merit over cost alone. Proposals are assessed based on the project team’s experience and time commitments, the firm’s relevant technical background and geographic proximity, the creativity and efficiency of the proposed approach, and overall firm qualifications including prior experience with SEJPA. Submission is restricted to a fifteen-page technical proposal, limited to two pages for resumes and a cover letter, and must be uploaded electronically through the PlanetBids portal by August 20, 2026. The contract imposes strict requirements for key personnel approval, subconsultant oversight, conflict of interest disclosure, comprehensive insurance coverage including pollution legal liability and extended reporting periods, and audit compliance for public funds. Performance will occur entirely at the San Elijo Water Campus in Encinitas with SEJPA retaining oversight authority, and invoice submissions must be made monthly via email using a narrative description of completed work. No federal FAR clauses apply, as this is a state-level public agency procurement governed by locally drafted contractual terms.