Request for Pricing for SWRP Switching Station Replacement

Columbus Water and Power’s Division of Water Reclamation is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk to oversee the replacement of aging switching stations at the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant. Three of the five existing 15kV switchgear units are beyond their useful life and must be replaced, along with modifications to the plant’s overall power distribution system. The project also includes the relocation and replacement of the Division of Power substation currently situated in a floodplain, relocating it to a safer, higher elevation within the plant site. The current loop-based power system, which operates in a main-tie-main configuration, will be restructured into a new radial feed system centered around a master switching station. This upgrade is designed to improve system reliability, support integration with a new cogeneration facility, and enhance operational resilience. All work must align with the technical specifications and layout detailed in Appendix A. The solicitation, identified as RFQ033330, is a Request for Pricing directed exclusively at offerors previously shortlisted through the Invitation for Proposal phase. Only these pre-qualified firms are eligible to submit pricing proposals, with the intention to award the construction management contract in compliance with section 329.23(B). The deadline for responses is September 2, 2026, and the project is categorized under NAICS code 237130 for水利 and sewer line construction. The place of performance is in Columbus, Ohio, with all submissions and inquiries managed through the BidExpress platform. The agency, Columbus Water & Power, is proceeding under its authority as a SLED entity and has not designated any set-aside provisions for this procurement.