SWWTP Energy Study and Biogas Beneficial Use

The City of Dallas, through Dallas Water Utilities, is soliciting professional services to conduct a comprehensive energy study and evaluate biogas beneficial use opportunities for the Southwest Water Treatment Plant (SWWTP) through 2045. The project aims to analyze current and projected power demands, assess the reliability and capacity of existing energy suppliers, review the terms and renewal options of the current Combined Heat and Power (CHP) contract, and identify alternative energy solutions based on technical feasibility, financial performance, sustainability, and resilience. A critical component of the study involves evaluating opportunities for capturing, treating, and utilizing biogas produced at the plant, including technology options, market conditions, policy frameworks, and financial viability for both on-site and off-site applications. The ultimate goal is to secure a durable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible long-term energy strategy for the facility while maximizing the value derived from biogas resources. The solicitation, issued under number CIZ-DWU-26 122E on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026, is directed toward qualified engineering professionals with demonstrated financial strength and technical expertise. Offerors must demonstrate a minimum net worth of $100 million and may opt for a Self-Insured Retention program, subject to strict actuarial and financial accountability standards, including annual submission of audited financial statements and prior written approval from the City. The City of Dallas must be named as an additional insured with a waiver of subrogation on all applicable policies, and subcontractors must meet equivalent insurance obligations. Performance is expected to occur entirely in Dallas, Texas, with deliverables focused on actionable recommendations regarding the future of the CHP contract, overall power supply strategy, and biogas utilization pathway. Although the solicitation lacks specific pricing details, evaluation criteria, or formal contract type designation, it requires submission of insurance certificates, financial documentation, and compliance letters to either the Project Manager or the Office of Risk Management via physical delivery, with no electronic portal or digital file type specifications provided.