Opportunity
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Planet bids #144312
Consulting Services for Emerging Constituents Planning Study and Membrane Basin Rehabilitation at Water Treatment Plant
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
144312
NAICS
541620, 562910, 236220
Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) is seeking consulting services for an Emerging Constituents Planning Study at the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant (DCMWTP) in Encinitas, California. - Government Buyer: - Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) - Scope of Work: - Conduct a comprehensive planning study to address constituents of emerging concern (CEC), with a focus on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - Evaluate and recommend treatment technologies, capital improvements, and operational strategies - Provide construction cost estimates and implementation priorities - Prepare technical memorandums and support regulatory compliance efforts - Project management, regional and regulatory review, and stakeholder coordination included - Products/Services Requested: - Emerging Constituents Planning Study (1 service) - Membrane Basin Rehabilitation Program (1 product/service): - Includes concrete repair, membrane basin liner replacement, piping and support modifications, beam and grating replacement, and membrane module upgrades (from 340-sf to 440-sf modules) - Eight of thirteen membrane trains to be replaced during the six-year construction program - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in water quality analysis, treatment process planning, and cost estimating - Preference for firms with a local office - Study must address both current and anticipated water quality regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Previous studies referenced work by Carollo Engineers, V&A Consulting Engineering, Arcadis, and Hazen (as consultants, not OEMs) - Estimated contract value: $150,000 (professional services agreement), with a total study value up to $250,000
Description
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare an Emerging Constituents Planning Study for the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant (DCMWTP). The study aims to identify capital improvements, treatment technologies, operational strategies, and implementation priorities to address constituents of emerging concern (CEC), including Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The scope includes project management, regulatory review, treatment technology recommendations, cost estimates, and preparation of technical memorandums. The study supports compliance with current and future water quality regulations and is expected to be completed by February 2027 with a maximum fee anticipated at $150,000.