South Coast Water District Planet bids #RFQ 27-0004

Construction Management & Inspection Services for Doheny Ocean Desalination Project

The South Coast Water District is seeking qualified firms to provide Construction Management and Inspection (CM&I) Services for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project in Dana Point, Orange County, California. - Government Buyer: - South Coast Water District (Purchasing Division) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive CM&I services for a 5 MGD ocean desalination facility - Includes construction management, inspection, project controls, commissioning oversight, contract administration, and technical support - Services span construction, commissioning, and initial operations - Project Details: - Facility includes raw water intake wells, pipelines, brine discharge, treated water pumping, and power systems - Project delivered via Progressive Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (PDBOM) model - Construction anticipated to last 36 months after Notice to Proceed - Notable Requirements: - Experience with large-scale water, wastewater, desalination, or advanced treatment projects (>$100M) - Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build) - Experience with coastal/marine or complex environmental infrastructure - Experience supporting startup and commissioning of membrane treatment or desalination facilities - Experience with federally funded infrastructure projects and compliance with federal grant requirements - California-licensed key personnel - Lead Construction Manager must have led at least one project over $150M - No affiliation with the project's PDBOM contractor (Filanc, Hazen, Acciona Agua) - Experience with Project Labor Agreements - No specific OEMs, product part numbers, or equipment purchases are identified in this solicitation, as it is focused on professional services.

Description

South Coast Water District is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project. The project uses a Progressive Design-Build-Operate-Maintain delivery model with construction expected to start after approximately 60% design completion and a Notice to Proceed anticipated on November 1, 2026. Services include construction management, inspection, project controls, commissioning oversight, contract administration, and technical support during construction, commissioning, and initial operations. The procurement follows California Government Code §4526 et seq. for qualifications-based selection of architectural and engineering services. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by September 10, 2026.

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