North Carolina eVP #345-08/07/2026

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

This opportunity seeks engineering consulting firms to support a pilot project for removing 1,4 Dioxane from drinking water at the Sweeney Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington, NC. - Government Buyer: - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) - Contact: Ben Guerrieri, Procurement Manager - Scope of Work: - Professional engineering services for planning, design, permitting, implementation, and construction support - Focus on a pilot-scale biological treatment system targeting 1,4 Dioxane removal - Evaluation of biological removal using isobutane-metabolizing bacteria with controlled propane addition - Review of existing data, technical document preparation, permitting support, bidding assistance, and potential construction/startup support - Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience with drinking water treatment, biological processes, pilot-scale testing, and advanced treatment technologies (biofiltration, bioremediation) - Compliance with North Carolina's Mini Brooks Act and specific insurance minimums - Registration with the North Carolina Secretary of State - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - Emphasis on innovative, biological treatment methods 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 biological removal of 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 processes, pilot-scale testing, and advanced treatment technologies.

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