North Carolina eVP #345-08/07/2026-2

Engineering Consulting Services for Richardson WTP Membrane Pilot Project

This opportunity seeks an engineering consulting firm to support the Richardson Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 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: - Establishing project objectives and treatment criteria - Monitoring and evaluating commercially available low-pressure RO membranes - Identifying and soliciting qualified membrane manufacturers and suppliers - Designing and furnishing a pilot-scale membrane treatment system - Developing a comprehensive pilot testing plan - Providing operational and technical support during the pilot period - Preparing a final technical memorandum with recommendations and cost estimates - Products/Services Requested: - Main service: Engineering consulting for design, operation, testing, and evaluation of pilot-scale RO membrane systems - No specific part numbers or quantities for products; consultant will identify suitable membrane manufacturers and suppliers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Firms must have demonstrated experience with pilot-scale RO membrane systems for public drinking water - Compliance with North Carolina registration and insurance requirements - Adherence to the Mini Brooks Act - Consultant is responsible for identifying and evaluating membrane OEMs and suppliers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; consultant will identify and evaluate suitable membrane manufacturers - Period of Performance: - Project spans approximately one year, with sequential phases from qualification submission through final reporting

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.

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