Submerged Microfiltration (MF) Membranes Pre-Qualifications for the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility

West Basin Municipal Water District is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from suppliers seeking pre-qualification to supply submerged microfiltration membranes for replacement in the Phase IV system at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in California. This solicitation, identified as RFQ-TH-0131, is not a request for pricing or contract award but a two-phase process to identify technically qualified vendors. The first phase requires submission of a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications limited to ten pages, demonstrating experience supplying similar membrane systems to U.S. municipal wastewater facilities with a minimum capacity of three million gallons per day, valid NSF-60 and NSF-419 certifications, installed U.S. capacity, detailed QA/QC procedures, full product literature, dimensional drawings proving compatibility with existing Scinor PVDF SMT600-S26 modules, and verification of a local technical support office. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on May 26, 2026, with no mail or in-person submissions accepted. Only respondents who fully comply with all minimum requirements and certify their compliance and acceptance of all terms will be considered, and non-responsive submissions will be disqualified without further consideration. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, conduct negotiations, and award contracts to one or multiple suppliers based on overall advantage, not solely on price. The evaluation will focus on technical capability and operational history rather than cost, with no funding or contract value specified at this stage since this is a pre-qualification step. No federal acquisition regulation clauses apply, and socioeconomic or small business certifications are not required. While the solicitation does not mandate specific packaging, marking, or preservation standards, suppliers must ensure their modules are direct drop-in replacements without system modifications. The Made in America survey is voluntary and does not impact eligibility. West Basin will review all submitted SOQs and may shortlist vendors for a subsequent pre-qualification testing phase, which will involve physical demonstration and validation under operational conditions. The point of contact for all inquiries is Tikneshea Hicks, Contracts Administrator II, who may also serve as the primary administrative and technical liaison. Payment, invoicing, and contract administration procedures will be established only after the pre-qualification phase is complete and a formal contract is awarded.