Opportunity
Columbia Ionwave #RFQu004-26-27-JAH Addendum 1
Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Safety, and Pretreatment Training Services Solicitation
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
RFQu004-26-27-JAH Addendum 1
NAICS
611430
The City of Columbia is seeking qualified consulting firms to deliver operator training services for the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, Department of Procurement and Contracts - Contact: Jeffrey Hubbard, Procurement Specialist II - Services Requested: - Wastewater Operator Training for plant staff, including annual operator training, disinfection, sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion, and certification exam preparation - Safety Training compliant with OSHA standards, covering general site safety, Lock out tag out, HAZCOM, confined space, monthly safety inspections, and safety program review - Pretreatment Training for industrial pretreatment staff, including development of Standard Operating Procedures for the new program - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a service-based procurement - All training will be conducted at City of Columbia facilities - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal funding provisions - Participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), including SBEs, MBEs, WBEs, and LBEs - Respondents must provide staff hourly rates, company information, and past performance references - Contract Term: - Initial term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions - Extensions must be decided at least 90 days before the end of each term
Description
The City of Columbia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified consulting firms for Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator Training. The project involves providing training services to wastewater personnel to maintain regulatory compliance and enhance professional development. The training will be conducted at City of Columbia facilities and aims to ensure personnel are well-equipped to deliver high-quality wastewater treatment services. The contract term is initially three years with options for two additional one-year extensions.