PERMANENT PFAS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, University of Rhode Island

The State of Rhode Island, on behalf of the University of Rhode Island, is soliciting a design-build contractor to design, engineer, and construct a permanent PFAS Water Treatment Facility. This fixed-price contract requires the delivery of a fully operational facility that complies with EPA and Rhode Island Department of Health regulations for PFAS limits in drinking water. The scope of work encompasses all architectural design, permitting, geotechnical engineering, and construction equipment integration, specifically incorporating two pre-purchased GAC vessels. The treatment process must include pre-filtration chemical addition, iron and manganese filtration, bag filters, PFAS adsorption, and final chemical adjustment for disinfection and corrosion control. The project is governed by the AIA Document A141-2024 and must be based on the January 2025 Basis of Design bridging documents. Key milestones include substantial completion by December 15, 2028, and final completion by January 31, 2029, with a one-year warranty period extending through December 25, 2029. The design fee is capped at 10 percent of the total project cost. Contractors must adhere to Rhode Island prevailing wage requirements, provide performance and payment bonds, and ensure all interior piping meets Class 53 flanged ductile iron standards. Proposals are evaluated based on technical and cost criteria, with up to six bonus points available for ISBE participation.