City of Elgin Ionwave #RFP 26-037

Engineering study to evaluate PFAS treatment and optimize PAC at Elgin’s water treatment plant

The City of Elgin Utilities Department is seeking engineering support to assess and optimize PFAS treatment at its Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant. - Government buyer: City of Elgin, Illinois — Utilities Department. - Requested service: One PFAS Treatment Evaluation and Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) Optimization Study. - Test the current PAC product and at least three alternatives across seasonal conditions, evaluating doses, contact times, and feed locations. - Assess existing granular activated carbon (GAC) filters and combined PAC/GAC treatment strategies. - Recommend treatment approaches, operating triggers, monitoring, and process modifications; provide conceptual capital and operating and maintenance costs and a final report. - Budget: Project budget is not to exceed $200,000, including a separately identified $50,000 analytical allowance. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, PAC manufacturers, or other vendors are named in the provided materials.

Description

The City of Elgin is seeking proposals from qualified firms for professional engineering services for its Utilities Department. The project is the PFAS Treatment Evaluation and Powdered Activated Carbon Optimization Study, also described in the notice as the PFAS Treatment Optimization Study. Proposals must be submitted through the City of Elgin vendor portal by October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT; paper and email submissions are not accepted. Scope or submission questions must be submitted in writing by email to the City contact.

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