Richmond Planet bids #RFP-8-3-26

City of Richmond Seeks Full-Service Operator for Wastewater and Stormwater Systems with Utility Support

This opportunity involves the City of Richmond, California, seeking a qualified contractor for the full-service operation and maintenance of its municipal wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection system, and stormwater collection system. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond Public Works Department (primary) - California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (regulatory oversight) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) – electric delivery services - Marin Clean Energy (MCE) – electric generation services - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive 24/7 operation and maintenance (O&M) of wastewater and stormwater systems - Includes regulatory compliance, odor control, asset management, emergency response, and reporting - Management of influent characteristics, wet weather flow, lift stations, stormwater pump stations, and industrial pretreatment programs - Adherence to NPDES permit requirements (Order R2-2024-0008, CA0038539) - Excludes capital improvements management - Electric delivery and generation services for facility operations at 601 Canal Blvd - Monthly electric delivery (PG&E) and generation (MCE) charges, including demand and energy charges, surcharges, and credits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must demonstrate experience with large-scale municipal wastewater and stormwater systems and California regulatory compliance - Must provide transition plans, asset assessments, and maintenance plans - Compliance with prevailing wage, insurance, bonding, and city-specific ordinances - $2 million Maintenance and Repair fund required for the first year - Adherence to strict environmental and effluent standards as set by the NPDES permit - Annual fee adjustments and detailed reporting obligations - Contract term is 10 years with an optional 5-year extension

Description

The City of Richmond is soliciting proposals for a Treatment Facilities Contract Operator to provide full-service operations and maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wastewater Collection, and Stormwater Collection Systems. The contract term is ten years with an optional five-year extension. The scope includes operation, maintenance, regulatory reporting, and compliance with environmental permits. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, and proposals are due by September 29, 2026.

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