Clark Public Utilities Procureware #RFQ505

Clark Public Utilities PFAS Treatment Pilot, Wellfield Expansion, and Water Quality Testing

Clark Public Utilities in Vancouver, WA is undertaking a major, multi-phase expansion of its Carol J Curtis Wellfield to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination and meet future water demand through 2050. - Government Buyer: - Clark Public Utilities (Water Services, Purchasing Department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Notable OEMs for PFAS treatment media: Norit (Norit 400), Calgon Carbon (Filtrasorb 400/F400), CalRes (CalRes 2301), APR (APR-2), Purolite (Purofine PFA694E) - Potential consulting/engineering firms: Brown and Caldwell, CDM Smith Inc., Stantec, HDRINC, and others - Products and Services Requested: - PFAS Treatment Systems: - Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessel pairs (Filtrasorb 400/F400) - Ion Exchange (IX) vessel pairs (Purolite Purofine PFA694E) - Pre-stressed above ground storage tanks (25-ft diameter, 94,000 gallons) - Finished water pump stations (5,000 gpm, 700 HP pumps) - PFAS treatment buildings (GAC and IX layouts) - Blending tank and finished water pump station (2-million-gallon capacity) - PAA well development (five new wells, 5,000 gpm each) - Water Quality Consulting Services: - Year-long PFAS pilot study: pilot plan development, pilot skid operations, data analysis, and reporting - Testing of at least four PFAS treatment media (Norit 400, Calgon F400, CalRes 2301, APR-2) - Water quality monitoring for PFAS, TOC, DOC, hardness, metals, microbiological indicators, and more - Analytical Water Testing Services: - Comprehensive chemical and microbiological analysis (alkalinity, ammonia, arsenic, calcium, pesticides, volatile/semi-volatile organics, PFAS, lead, manganese, phosphorus, silica, sodium, coliform, etc.) - Testing methods per EPA and Standard Methods (SM) - Lead/Copper Rule Package, WA IOC Panel - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Pilot study to validate PFAS treatment media for full-scale deployment - Collaboration with utility staff and compliance with all regulatory standards - Phased build-out with initial and long-term capacity targets (5,000 gpm to 25,000 gpm) - Media replacement cycles (2-3 years) and ongoing compliance monitoring - Project funded by water rates, bonds, and potential grants - Contract periods span from 2025 through 2050, with pilot and consulting services focused on the next 1-3 years

Description

Clark Public Utilities is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to support a year-long PFAS pilot study at the Carol J Curtis Wellfield. The study aims to validate PFAS treatment media performance for full build-out of Pleistocene Alluvial Aquifer treatment at the site. The scope includes development of a pilot testing plan, start-up and operation support, data analysis, and preparation of a pilot study report. The project involves monitoring various water quality parameters and is scheduled through 2027 with a response deadline of July 16, 2026.

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