Richmond Planet bids #144685

City of Richmond Seeks Full-Service Operator for Wastewater, Collection, and Stormwater Systems

This opportunity involves the City of Richmond, California, seeking a qualified contractor to provide full-service operation and maintenance for its 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 - Marin Clean Energy (MCE) – electric generation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive, 24/7 operation and maintenance of wastewater and stormwater facilities - Includes regulatory compliance, odor control, asset management, emergency response, and reporting - Management of city-owned equipment and administration of industrial pretreatment program - Excludes capital improvements management - Electric delivery and generation services for 601 Canal Blvd facility - Monthly electric delivery (PG&E) and generation (MCE) charges, including demand, energy, and various surcharges - Compliance with NPDES Permit CA0038539 for wastewater discharge - Secondary treatment, effluent monitoring, pollutant minimization, sludge management, and reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have experience with California regulatory environment and large-scale municipal wastewater systems - Adherence to prevailing wage, insurance, bonding, and equal opportunity requirements - $2 million Maintenance and Repair fund in the first year - Annual fee adjustments and detailed transition/asset management plans - Strict compliance with effluent limits and environmental reporting per NPDES permit - Contract term is 10 years with an optional 5-year extension, subject to City Council approval

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, subject to City Council approval. The contract operator will be responsible for comprehensive facility operation and maintenance as detailed in the RFP. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's secure online bidding system by September 29, 2026.

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