Opportunity
Merced Granicus #08172026-PW
Consulting Services for Zero Discharge Flushing Route Plan Using NO-DES Equipment
Posted
August 17, 2023
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
08172026-PW
NAICS
541620
The City of Merced Water Division is seeking professional consulting services to develop a Zero Discharge Flushing Route Plan for its drinking water system. - Government Buyer: - City of Merced, Water Division, Public Works Manager's Office - OEM Highlight: - NO-DES (No-Discharge Equipment Systems) is the specified equipment manufacturer for the truck-mounted flushing system - Vendors/Consultants: - Professional consulting firms with experience in water system planning, GIS mapping, and regulatory compliance - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to create, design, develop, and implement a Zero Discharge Flushing Route Plan - Includes a pilot flushing plan (up to 10 routes) and a system-wide plan - Requires GIS mapping, flushing schedules, traffic control plans, and final reporting - Must utilize the City's truck-mounted NO-DES equipment for water circulation, filtration, and re-chlorination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Labor Code, prevailing wage laws, and DIR registration - Demonstrated experience with similar water system projects and GIS capabilities - Proposals must include technical approach, experience, and cost estimates - Contract term extends through June 30, 2030, with phased task completion - Emphasis on eliminating environmental discharge impacts and maintaining regulatory compliance
Description
The City of Merced Water Division is seeking professional consulting services to create, design, develop, and implement a Zero Discharge Flushing Route Plan for its drinking water system using the City's truck mounted NO-DES equipment. The plan aims to maintain compliance with state drinking water regulations by eliminating environmental discharge impacts through a zero discharge flushing program that circulates and filters water within the distribution system. Proposals must be submitted by August 17, 2026, and include three copies of the completed proposal and a separate sealed fee proposal.