Design Services for Raw and Finished Infrastructure Project

The City of Arvada, Colorado, issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 25-ENG-087 seeking qualified engineering consulting firms to provide comprehensive design services for a raw and finished water infrastructure project. This project involves the design and facilitation of water transfer infrastructure from Arvada Reservoir to a new replacement treatment facility, and from that facility to the city's water distribution network. The contract is a competitive solicitation posted in November 2025, with proposal submissions due by mid-December 2025 and an anticipated project start date in March 2026. The scope encompasses a full range of professional design services, including project management, scheduling, quality control, and collaboration with the City's Owner Advisor and the construction manager/general contractor under the CM/GC delivery method. Key deliverables include feasibility studies, design milestone workshops (30%, 60%, 90%), constructability reviews, and guaranteed maximum price evaluations, all aimed at meeting a project completion deadline by the fourth quarter of 2029. Evaluation of proposals follows a best-value approach based on six weighted criteria emphasizing firm capabilities and team qualifications, project approach, relevant reference projects, schedule, cost controls, and performance measures related to cost, punctuality, quality, and innovation. The contract contains general and special terms enforcing compliance with City standards and state laws, including indemnification, protection of personal identifying information, and transparency under Colorado’s Open Records Act. While no federal FAR clauses or detailed pricing schedules are provided, proposers must submit comprehensive documentation of personnel qualifications, cost proposals with burdened labor rates, and conflict-of-interest affidavits. Deliverables will be inspected and accepted at the City’s location, ensuring adherence to quality standards and schedule milestones. The contract mandates identification and City approval of key personnel, disclosure of sub-consultants, and maintains the prime contractor’s responsibility for overall performance. Contracts are not assignable without permission, contain no renewal options, and payments are made upon invoice acceptance within thirty days. Proposals must be submitted electronically in a consolidated PDF by the stated deadline, with strict formatting and content requirements designed to facilitate a thorough, objective, and transparent evaluation process.