Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) Phase I

The City of Jal, New Mexico, is soliciting qualified Design-Build Teams under RFP No. 2027-01 for comprehensive improvements to its Wastewater Treatment Facility. The project scope encompasses design, permitting, construction, equipment integration, startup, commissioning, and operator training. A critical technical requirement is the implementation of a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) process utilizing externally located tubular ultrafiltration membrane separation. The facility must adhere to strict effluent performance standards established by NMED Groundwater Discharge Permit DP-59, including specific weekly limits for BOD5, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and E. coli, as well as continuous monitoring for turbidity and pH. All construction plans must be sealed by a licensed New Mexico professional engineer, and the project must comply with the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act and NMFA Colonias Infrastructure Fund requirements. The procurement follows a two-phase selection process. Phase I is a qualifications-based selection where teams submit their experience and personnel via the Beacon Bid platform by November 13, 2026. Up to three shortlisted teams will proceed to Phase II, which involves a best-value evaluation of technical proposals, price proposals (Guaranteed Maximum Price), and a 20-year lifecycle cost analysis. Special requirements include the use of purple coloring and labeling for reclaimed wastewater systems per New Mexico plumbing and mechanical codes, bilingual signage at reuse areas, and the integration of industry-standard cybersecurity measures for the SCADA system. Vanessa Saffell serves as the primary point of contact and Procurement Manager for this solicitation.