Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Phase 2

The City of Jal, New Mexico, is soliciting proposals under RFP-2026-0001 for Phase II of a design-build project to replace its aging wastewater treatment facility. This procurement is restricted to shortlisted teams and utilizes a progressive design-build approach based on EJCDC D-512 agreements. The project involves the design, permitting, construction, and commissioning of a new facility capable of meeting NMED Groundwater Discharge Permit DP-59 requirements, with a specific preference for Membrane Bioreactor technology. The facility must be designed for variable flow conditions, operational simplicity for a small community, and future expansion. Funding is anticipated through the New Mexico Finance Authority Colonias Infrastructure Fund. The procurement follows a best-value trade-off methodology, with the technical proposal weighted at 60 percent and the cost proposal at 40 percent. Key technical evaluation factors include the construction approach, process reliability, technical design solution, project schedule, and service capability. The cost evaluation focuses on the Guaranteed Maximum Price, lifecycle costs, and value engineering. The project timeline anticipates contract execution in September 2026, with substantial completion by July 2028 and final completion by November 2028. Selected teams must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, as well as comprehensive general and professional liability insurance. All submissions must be uploaded as searchable PDFs via the Beacon Bid platform.