RFP for Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51 Main Lift Station Improvements
| Location: | Minnesota |
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| Posted: | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of St. Cloud |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
RFP for Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51 Main Lift Station Improvements
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| Category: | Requests for Proposals/Qualifications |
| Status: | Open |
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Request for Proposals
Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51
Main Lift Station, Improvements and Rehabilitation
Proposal
The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from qualified consultant
engineering firms to provide professional design services for the Improvements and
Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lift Station No. 51, also referred to as the Main Lift Station
(MLS).
The selected Consultant will evaluate the existing facilities and equipment, develop
recommended improvements, prepare design documents, provide opinions of probable
construction cost and support the City through the bidding process.
Background Information
The Main Lift Station was constructed to serve as a remote headworks pumping station
for 3.3 miles of force main that runs southerly to the St. Cloud Nutrient, Energy, and Water
(NEW) Recovery Facility. The NEW Recovery Facility averages approximately 10 million
gallons per day (MGD) with a maximum flow of 17.9 MGD.
Originally constructed in 1973 to serve the cities of St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk
Rapids, and Waite Park, this lift station has a design capacity of 30MGD. Pumping
upgrades and controls were completed in 1997 and 2017. Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) system improvements were also completed in 2017 and consisted
of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls, upgraded motor control centers
(MCCs), backup generator capacity, and miscellaneous electrical updates for code
compliance and upgrading from radio to fiber communication.
Existing Facility Information
Location: 532 33rd Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Lift Station Type: Modified Dry Well with Powerhouse
Influent channel is a 72” Interceptor with mechanical screen
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Effluent pump discharge header is 30” DIP to One (1) 42” and one (1) 30” Ductile Iron
Pipe (DIP) prior to the forcemains of prestressed concrete pipe (PCCP); to be soon
replaced with one (1) 42” Hobas/DIP combined pipe.
Years Constructed: 1973/1997/2017/2024-2026
Known Deficiencies:
• Limited capacity without the planned addition of Lift Pump No. 5
• Aging Lift Pumps No. 1 and No. 3 requiring replacement
• Associated piping, valves, and controls components in need of rehabilitation or
replacement.
Resources Available
2022 Metro Sewer System Facilities Plan, upon request.
The City will provide the 2017 Main Lift Station Rehabilitation Record Drawings and
available operational data and maintenance records, as applicable to the selected
Consultant.
Scope of Services
The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services necessary to evaluate,
design, and document improvements to the Main Lift Station. Services shall include, but
not be limited to, the following tasks:
1. Evaluation and Assessment
a. Evaluate existing mechanical, electrical, structural, and control systems
b. Assess the addition of Lift Pump No. 5, including associated piping, valves,
and controls
c. Evaluate and assess recommended replacements for Lift Pumps No. 1 and
No. 3
2. Design Services
a. Prepare preliminary design documents at 60 percent, 95 percent, and final
plans and specification completion levels
b. Submit working drawing sets at each design milestone for Owner review
and comment
c. Incorporate Owner comments into each milestone and into final plans and
specification
d. Prepare final plans and specifications suitable for public bidding and
solicitation of quotes
3. Cost Estimates
a. Prepare opinions of probable construction cost at appropriate design
milestones
b. Provide engineer’s estimates for recommended improvements and
equipment replacements
4. Components to be Evaluated
a. Electrical systems, including transformers, disconnects, conduits, electrical
services, and control upgrades
b. Integration with the existing SCADA system
c. Mechanical and plumbing systems
d. HVAC systems
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e. Powerhouse structural elements, including doors, roofing, gutters, and
exterior components
f. Wet well and dry well structures
g. Facility security system
Submission Requirements
Proposals will be accepted until 11:00 AM(CST) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and
submitted as PDFs via email to:
Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Subject Line to Read: Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51
Cost of Service Proposal
The cost-of-service proposal will be evaluated in conjunction with all other elements of
the proposal. The cost proposal will not be considered a bid; it will serve as the basis for
negotiating a professional services agreement with the selected Consultant.
Consultant Selection Process
The proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, proposed
approach, anticipated cost of services, and other relevant factors.
Selection criteria shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Related professional experience and availability of key personnel to be
assigned to the project.
2. Recent experience providing comparable wastewater systems and lift station
design services.
3. Demonstration of understanding of the operational relationship between
Wastewater Lift Station No.51 (MLS) and the St. Cloud NEW Recovery Facility,
current issues, and future needs.
4. Current workload and demonstrated ability to meet project schedules.
5. Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants. List of sub-consultants shall
be submitted with proposal (if applicable).
6. Proposed project timeline.
7. Anticipated cost of services and demonstrated ability to meeting project cost
without significant change overs or over-runs.
As the contracting authority, the City of St. Cloud shall make the final decision concerning
Consultant selection and Consultant contracts. The City reserves the right to negotiate
professional services from the selected consultant(s) as deemed necessary to fulfill the
complete project intent.
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Additional Information
Submit all questions, in writing, to the Wastewater Services Manager by February 16, 2026.
A written response will be provided to all interested firms and posted on the city website
https://ci.stcloud.mn.us/Bids.aspx by 11:00 AM(CST) on February 23, 2026.
Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager
Email: Jacob.ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Phone: (320) 255-7226
Site visits may be scheduled by contacting the Wastewater Services Manager prior to
the date listed below.
Schedule
Request For Proposals Advertised
Question/Site Visit Request deadline
Proposals Due
Tentative Selection Announced
Finalize Work Plan, Fees and Contract
January 30, 2026
February 16, 2026
February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM(CST)
March 2026
March/April 2026
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