Lorain County Civic Plus #11-6-26

Design and engineering services for a new regional water resource recovery facility

Lorain County is seeking a qualified professional team to design a new regional water resource recovery facility in Vermilion, Ohio. - Government buyer: Lorain County Board of Commissioners; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Scope: Architectural, engineering, surveying, and related design services for the greenfield Western Lorain County Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). - Plan for an initial capacity of 10 million gallons per day (MGD), with phased expansion to 60 MGD using 5 MGD processing trains. - Work includes alternatives analysis, feasibility study, process assessment, programming and planning, schematic and detailed design, 3D renderings, cost estimates, and construction documents through 100% design. - Include permitting and regulatory coordination with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), bidding support, and construction administration. - Notable requirements: Design milestones are required at 30%, 60%, and 90%; the facility must meet applicable Ohio building and environmental requirements and local laws. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers or vendors are named. The notice identifies Jessica Burns as a county contact, not as a vendor. - No equipment, products, part numbers, or product quantities are specified.

Description

Lorain County is requesting qualifications from experienced firms to provide professional design and engineering services for a new Western Lorain County Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The facility is planned for an initial treatment capacity of 10 MGD, with design provisions to expand capacity to 60 MGD in 5 MGD processing trains. Services include alternative analysis, feasibility study, planning and permitting coordination, design through 100% construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. This is a two-phase selection process: firms will first be shortlisted based on qualifications, and shortlisted firms may then be asked to submit technical and pricing proposals. Submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. local time on November 6, 2026.

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