RFP-PW-ANNUAL SANITARY FLOW MONITORING SERVICES

The City of Saint Paul Public Works Sewer Utility is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to establish a master contract for an annual sanitary sewer flow monitoring program. The scope of work involves the installation and use of Teledyne Isco flow monitoring equipment and Flowlink Cipher software, with the resulting data used to develop citywide existing condition sanitary sewer models using PCSWMM. Key deliverables include flow monitoring location maps in PDF and shapefile formats, an inventory of city-owned equipment in Excel, and raw flow data from MCES regional equipment. The selected firm must ensure personnel are trained in confined space entry for sanitary sewer structures. The contract is scheduled for award in January 2027, with an initial term covering the 2027 monitoring season and options for annual renewal for up to four additional years. Annual costs are anticipated to range between $200,000 and $350,000. Selection is based on a 100-point scoring system evaluating technical approach and work plan (30 points), cost for 2027 services (30 points), project team technical experience (30 points), and overall firm experience (10 points). The lowest total cost will receive the maximum points for the cost category. Proposals must be submitted via the City of Saint Paul Supplier Portal by December 4, 2026, and must not exceed 15 pages, excluding the cost tab. The City emphasizes compliance with the Vendor Outreach Program for local small businesses and requires adherence to Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity specifications, including specific workforce participation goals for minority and female staff. Final award is contingent upon mutual agreement of the work plan and contract terms.