Opportunity

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Civicplus #RFQ - 1,4 Dioxane Removal Pilot Project

Engineering Consulting Services for 1,4 Dioxane Removal Pilot Project at Sweeney Water Treatment Plant

Posted

August 07, 2026

Respond By

September 01, 2026

Identifier

RFQ - 1,4 Dioxane Removal Pilot Project

NAICS

541330, 541620, 562910

This opportunity is issued by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in Wilmington, North Carolina, seeking engineering consulting services for a pilot project targeting the removal of 1,4 Dioxane from drinking water at the Sweeney Water Treatment Plant. - Government Buyer: - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), Wilmington, NC - Scope of Work: - Professional engineering consulting for a pilot-scale biological treatment system to remove 1,4 Dioxane - Services include planning, design, permitting, implementation, and construction support - Review of existing data, preparation of engineering plans/specifications, permitting assistance, bidding support, and potential construction-phase services - Technical Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate substantial experience with drinking water treatment facilities, biological treatment processes, pilot-scale testing of emerging technologies, and advanced treatment methods such as biofiltration and bioremediation - Focus on innovative biological removal by stimulating isobutane-metabolizing bacteria within existing filtration processes - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a request for qualifications for professional services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on experience with biological treatment and pilot-scale testing for emerging contaminants - Construction-phase services may be negotiated after final plans and funding approval

Description

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering consulting firms with expertise in planning, design, permitting, implementation, and construction support of innovative drinking water pilot treatment projects for the removal of 1,4 Dioxane. The project involves a pilot-scale study at the Sweeney Water Treatment Plant to evaluate biologically removing 1,4-dioxane by stimulating isobutane-metabolizing bacteria. The selected consultant will provide professional engineering services including design, permitting, bidding support, and construction support if authorized. Firms must demonstrate experience with drinking water treatment, biological treatment processes, and pilot-scale testing of emerging technologies.

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