Opportunity
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Civicplus #1256
Engineering Consulting Services for Richardson WTP Membrane Pilot Project
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
1256
NAICS
541330
This opportunity seeks engineering consulting services for the Richardson Water Treatment Plant Membrane Pilot Project in Wilmington, NC. - Government Buyer: - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) - Contact: Ben Guerrieri, Procurement Manager - Scope of Services: - Professional engineering consulting for pilot-scale reverse osmosis (RO) membrane treatment systems - Tasks include: - Project management and establishing objectives - Selection and evaluation of commercially available low-pressure RO membranes - Identification and solicitation of membrane manufacturers and suppliers - Design and furnishing of a pilot-scale membrane treatment system - Development of a comprehensive pilot testing plan - Operational and technical support during pilot testing - Data analysis and preparation of final technical memoranda with recommendations and cost estimates - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; consultant will evaluate and solicit qualified membrane manufacturers and suppliers - Main service: Professional engineering consulting for RO membrane pilot system - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on experience with low-pressure RO membrane systems and pilot testing - Compliance with insurance and registration requirements - Consultant responsible for identifying and evaluating membrane OEMs and suppliers - Notable Details: - Project duration is approximately one year, with defined milestones for each phase - Final deliverables include technical memoranda and recommendations for full-scale implementation
Description
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is seeking a qualified engineering consulting firm with experience in the design, operation, testing, and evaluation of pilot-scale reverse osmosis membrane treatment systems for public drinking water. The selected consultant will provide professional engineering services for the Membrane Pilot Project at the Richardson Water Treatment Plant. Services include establishing project objectives, performance monitoring, membrane selection, pilot system design, testing plan development, operational support, and final analysis reporting.