Heber Valley Special Service District- Wastewater Treatment Facility Planning

The Heber Valley Special Service District is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for the development of a comprehensive 20-year wastewater treatment facility plan, identified by solicitation number RA27-5. All submissions must be made through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) portal by 5:00 PM MST on August 31, 2026, in a single PDF file not exceeding 25 pages, formatted in 12-point font on 8.5 x 11-inch pages, single-sided, and bookmarked to clearly delineate the required_tabs: Cover Letter, Tab A (Company Background/Experience), Tab B (Relevant Experience and References), and Tab C (Team and Approach). Cost information, fees, or rates are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification; the evaluation is entirely technical and based on a trade-off model that prioritizes best value over price. The proposal must demonstrate the firm’s experience in wastewater planning, particularly within Utah, with emphasis on the proposed Project Manager being a licensed Utah Professional Engineer, available for the project, and supported by verifiable client references. Team structure, proximity to the district, specialized skills, and past success are weighted most heavily under Tab C at 50%, followed by relevant project experience at 30% and overall company background at 20%. Performance will occur within Utah under the jurisdiction of the Heber Valley Special Service District, requiring compliance with state and federal standards including U.A.C. Rule R317-3, WEF MOP-8, Ten States Standards, EPA regulations, and NEPA guidelines. The District requires full disclosure of any actual or potential conflicts of interest involving board members, officers, or employees, and all submissions become district property subject to Utah’s GRAMA, with proposers responsible for explicitly identifying confidential material. All communications must be routed through the Procurement Officer, James Goodley, via the U3P portal, and direct contact with district personnel is forbidden. The evaluation timeline closes with a selection meeting on September 10, 2026, after which the highest-ranked firm will be invited to negotiate scope and compensation—no contract award or pricing will be publicly posted. No federal acquisition clauses, CAGE codes, UEI identifiers, or socioeconomic set-asides are applicable, and no invoicing, payment, or contracting officer details are provided at this stage, as this solicitation serves as a pre-qualification step before contract negotiation.