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Seal Beach Public Works seeks engineering proposals for Recycled Water Feasibility Study

Seal Beach Public Works is seeking qualified engineering firms to conduct a Recycled Water Feasibility Study under the State Water Resources Control Board’s Water Recycling Funding Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Seal Beach Public Works Department - Director of Public Works: Iris Lee - Scope of Work: - Evaluate converting irrigation demands (approx. 5,400 connections, 3,200 acre-feet annual demand) from potable to recycled water - Assess recycled water supply availability (proposed source: Long Beach Utilities) - Analyze treatment compliance, conveyance alternatives, regulatory requirements, and operational reliability - Conduct market assessment, stakeholder coordination, alternatives analysis, and develop planning-level capital and O&M cost estimates - Requirements: - Minimum qualifications: California Professional Engineer license, at least ten years of relevant engineering experience, and demonstrated experience with similar feasibility studies (especially under the State Water Board’s program) - Compliance with state grant requirements, including deliverable standards, records retention, and audit provisions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the procurement is for professional engineering services - Potential Competitors: - Engineering and consulting firms such as BKF Engineers, Gentry General Engineering Inc., Global Industrial Construction Inc., Larry Walker Associates, Ninyo & Moore, PdM Consulting, SA Associates, Silsby Strategic Advisors, and SWCA Environmental Consultants - Notable Requirements: - Study must be grant-ready and comply with State Water Board standards - Consultant must coordinate with City and State for review and revision prior to final submission

Description

The City of Seal Beach is soliciting proposals for a Recycled Water Feasibility Study under the State Water Resources Control Board's Water Recycling Funding Program. The study aims to evaluate converting existing irrigation demands from potable to recycled water to improve water supply reliability, reduce reliance on imported water, and comply with water conservation requirements. The study area covers nearly the entire City potable water service territory, serving approximately 5,400 connections with an annual demand of about 3,200 acre-feet. The study will assess recycled water supply availability, treatment compliance, conveyance alternatives, regulatory requirements, and operational reliability, culminating in a recommended project to advance a grant-ready recycled water project.

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