This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks design-build teams for the rehabilitation of secondary clarifiers at the Rome Water Reclamation Facility. Key obligations include developing a design approach for two rehabilitated clarifiers, providing evidence of value engineering considering a 20-year minimum design life, and adhering to target completion dates (SC1 by Feb 28, 2027; SC2 by Dec 31, 2027). A mandatory presubmittal meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026. The SOQ submission deadline is November 3, 2026. Risks include design/performance of floor rehabilitation, groundwater intrusion, and coordination with third parties.
The substantial completion date for the full scope of work associated with secondary clarifier 1 is February 28, 2027, and for secondary clarifier 2 is December 31, 2027. the substantial completion date is february 28, 2027 for the full scope work associated with secondary clarifier 1, and the substantial completion date for the full scope of work associated with secondary clarifier 2 is december 31, 2027.
When contracts are awarded, payment by the city of rome will be the normal 30daycycle. when contracts are awarded, payment by the city of rome will be the normal 30daycycle.
The designbuilder will provide warranty coverage for constructed work. provide warranty coverage for constructed work.
The selection committee will evaluate and rank the responsive soqs by applying weighted comparative evaluation criteria, with Part 4 Experience weighted at 80. The selection committee will evaluate and rank the responsive soqs that satisfy theminimum qualification requirements by applying the weighted comparative evaluationcriteria set forth below to generate a short list of proposers.
Designers must have designed at least three wastewater reclamation facility rehabilitation projects, and constructors must have completed at least three such projects. design experience. the designer within the designbuild entity must have designed or be designing at least three 3 wastewater reclamation facility rehabilitation, or reclamation facility plant equipment rehabilitation projects for municipal clients in the united states.
Attendance at the mandatory presubmittal meeting and site tour is required. a mandatory presubmittal meeting will be held on september 25, 2026, at 10: 00 a. m. at 212 blacks bluff road, rome, ga ****.
Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted on the bidnet direct platform no later than October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. all questions regarding the rfq should be submitted on the bidnet direct platform no later than october 27, 2026, at 5: 00 p. m.
Unauthorized contact with city staff or elected officials regarding this procurement may disqualify the offeror. any unauthorized contact may disqualify the offeror from further consideration.
The designbuilder must be licensed in Georgia, and the designer must include an engineer registered in Georgia. licensing and registration. the designbuilder and each firm must be licensed in georgia for the type of work to be performed. the designer must include in responsible charge an engineer registered in georgia.
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