Tucson Opengov #260227

Operator Services for Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) – City of Tucson Water Department

This opportunity seeks a qualified operator for the City of Tucson Water Department's new Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF): - Government Buyer: - City of Tucson Water Department (local government, Pima County, AZ) - Scope of Services: - Long-term operations and maintenance of the AWPF, designed to produce up to 2.5 million gallons per day of potable water - Facility will treat Class A+ secondary effluent from Pima County water reclamation and the City’s reclaimed system - Operator must coordinate with City and Design-Builder during design and construction - Responsibilities include input during design, participation in training, witnessing commissioning and performance testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance (Arizona, ADEQ) - Procurement Process: - Two-step RFP: Step 1 shortlists up to three firms based on qualifications; Step 2 evaluates cost proposals and presentations - Minimum requirements: financial stability, bonding/insurance, Arizona licensing, certified operators - Electronic submission only; no late or physical submissions accepted - Compliance with FTA and HUD terms as applicable - Contract Details: - Initial term of 15 years, with five optional one-year renewals - City may award multiple contracts or terminate for convenience - Notable Requirements: - Focus on water quality, supply reliability, and addressing PFAS well shutdowns - Ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a services procurement for facility operation.

Description

The City of Tucson, Tucson Water Department is seeking an Operator for the Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) capable of producing 2.5 million gallons per day of potable water. The project aims to diversify the City's water resources by purifying and reusing treated effluent to improve water quality and supply reliability. The Operator will coordinate with the City and the Design-Builder during design and construction phases but will primarily be responsible for long-term operations and maintenance. The contract term is 15 years with options for renewal, and the procurement process is a two-step Request for Proposal.

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