Professional Engineering Services Consultant for Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant...

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Apr 27, 2026
Due:	May 21, 2026
Agency:	City of Grand Junction
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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Request for Proposal

RFP-5892-26-DD

Professional Engineering Services Consultant for

Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Project

Responses Due:

May 11, 2026, before 2:00 p.m. MST

Accepting Electronic Responses Only

Submitted Through the

Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS)

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-junction

(The purchasing agent does not have access to or control the vendor side of RMEPS.

If the website or other problems arise during response submission, the Proposer MUST

contact RMEPS to resolve the issue before the response deadline 800-835-4603)

NOTE: All City solicitation openings will be held virtually,

information is in Section 1.9.

Purchasing Agent:

Dolly Daniels – Senior Buyer

dollyd@gjcity.org

970-256-4048

Table of Contents

Section 1.0: Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal ............. 3

Section 2.0: General Contract Terms and Conditions ................................. 8

Section 3.0: Insurance Requirements ....................................................... 14

Section 4.0: Specifications/Scope of Services .......................................... 15

Section 5.0: Preparation and Submittal of Proposals .............................. 244

Section 6.0. Evaluation Criteria and Factors ........................................... 277

Section 7.0. Solicitation Response Form .................................................. 29

Attachments: (Links in Section 4.5)

• 2020 Wastewater Treatment Facilities Master Plan

• 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan Update

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Section 1.0: Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal

1.1. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Compliance Mandate: Following HB21-1110.

all documents produced and submitted in response to this solicitation must adhere to

the provisions outlined in §§24-85-101, C.R.S., and subsequent sections, as well as

the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office

of Information Technology under section §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. Additionally, all

documents must align with the State of Colorado's technology standards related to

accessibility, including Level A.A. conformity with the latest iteration of the Web

Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as integrated within the State of Colorado's

technology standards.

1.2. Required Review: The Proposer is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all solicitation

documentation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope, specifications,

project requirements, and all associated rules, regulations, laws, conditions,

instructions, and procurement policies related to the solicitation process and the

Project or Work outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

1.3. Issuing Office: This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the City of Grand

Junction, Colorado (hereafter “City” or “Owner”). All contact regarding the RFP shall

be directed to:

RFP Questions:

Dolly Daniels – Senior Buyer

dollyd@gjcity.org

Except for pre-proposal or site visit meeting(s), all questions, inquiries, concerns,

comments, clarifications, or communications regarding this solicitation—including

those about the process, specifications, or project scope—must be submitted in

writing to the Purchasing Agent. Any communication directed to other City personnel

may result in the disqualification of the Proposer’s submission.

1.4. Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain proposals from

qualified professional engineering firms or individuals to provide engineering design,

permitting, bidding, project management, and design services during construction for

Phase 2 Expansion Projects at the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

1.5. Non-Mandatory Site Visit Meeting: Prospective Offerors are encouraged to

attend a non-mandatory site visit meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00

am. Meeting location shall be in the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant Conference

Room located at 2145 River Road, Grand Junction, CO. The purpose of this visit will

be to inspect and to clarify the contents of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

1.6. The Owner: The City is the “Owner” which will act by and through its authorized

representative(s); “Owner” or “City” may be used interchangeably throughout this

Solicitation.

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1.7. Compliance: All Proposers, by submitting a proposal, commit to adhere to all

conditions, requirements, and instructions in this RFP as stated or implied herein or

modified by addenda. Should the Owner omit anything necessary to clearly

understand the requirements, or should it appear that various instructions conflict, the

Proposer(s) shall secure instructions from the Purchasing Agent before the submittal

deadline.

1.8. Controlling Authority: The 2024 version of the City Procurement Policy applies to

this Solicitation.

1.9. Submission: See section 5.0 of this Solicitation for Preparation and Submittal Terms.

Proposals shall be formatted as directed in Section 5. To participate in the solicitation

opening, please utilize the following information and link:

Solicitation Opening Professional Engineering Services Consultant for Phase 2

Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

May 11, 2026, 2:00 – 2:30 PM (America/Denver)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/338737949

You can also dial in using your phone.

Access Code: 338-737-949

United States: +1 (408) 650-3123

Join from a video-conferencing room or system.

Meeting ID: 338-737-949

Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com

Or dial directly: 338737949@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##338737949

Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:

https://meet.goto.com/install

1.10. Public Disclosure: Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all information

(except for items designated as classified, confidential, or proprietary) within any bid

or proposal is subject to public disclosure. Upon the issuance of an award and

executed contract, both the solicitation file and the bid(s) or proposal(s) contained

therein are subject to an Open Records Request. In instances of Solicitation or

Project cancellation, public disclosure is contingent upon adherence to pertinent laws.

1.11. Public Disclosure Record: If the Proposer knows its employee(s) or subcontractors

having an immediate family relationship with an Owner employee or elected official,

the Proposer must provide the Purchasing Agent with the name(s) of the individuals.

The individuals are required to file a “Public Disclosure Record”, and/or a statement of

financial interest, before conducting business with the Owner.

1.12. Collusion Clause: Each Proposer, by submitting a proposal, certifies that it is not

involved in any collusive action(s) or activity(ies) that may violate applicable federal or

state antitrust laws, rules, and/or regulations. Any proposal(s) found to have evidence

or reasonable belief of collusion among the Proposers will be rejected. The Owner

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reserves the right, at its discretion, to accept future proposals for the same service(s)

or work from participants identified in such collusion.

1.13. Gratuities: The Proposer shall certify and agree that no gratuities or kickbacks were

or will be paid in connection with this Proposal and/or an award of a Contract, nor were

any fees, commissions, gifts, or other considerations made contingent upon the award

of a Contract. If the Consultant breaches or violates this warranty, the Owner may, at

its discretion, terminate the Contract without liability to the Owner.

1.14. Ethics: No Proposer shall accept or offer gifts or anything of value and/or enter into

any business arrangement with any employee, official, or agent of the Owner.

1.15. Altering Proposals: Any alterations made before the opening date and time must be

initiated by the Proposer. Proposals may not be altered or amended after the

submission deadline.

1.16. Multiple Offers: If a Proposer submits more than one proposal, THE ALTERNATE

PROPOSAL must be marked “ALTERNATE PROPOSAL.” The Owner reserves the

right to make the award in the best interest of the Owner.

1.17. Withdraw of Proposals: A proposal must be firm and valid for award and may not be

withdrawn or canceled by the Proposer for sixty (60) days following the submittal

deadline date, and only before award.

1.18. Exclusions: No oral, telephonic, emailed, or facsimile proposal will be considered.

1.19. Contract Documents: The Contract Documents consist of the complete solicitation

and the Proposer’s response. Solicitation documents are available on the City

Purchasing website under, Purchasing Bids.

1.20. Questions Regarding Specifications or Scope of Services: All requests for

clarification or interpretation of the Scope of Services/Work and Specifications must

be submitted in writing via email to the Purchasing Agent by the inquiry deadline.

Questions submitted after the deadline may not receive a response.

1.21. Acceptance of Proposal Content: The Proposal selected by the Owner, if any, shall

become a part of the Contract Documents. Failure of the successful Proposer to

accept the obligations in the Contract may result in cancellation of the award and such

Proposer may be removed from future solicitations. When a Contract is executed by

and between the Proposer and the City, the Proposer may be referred to as the

“Agency,” “Consultant,” “Contractor,” “Firm” or “Consultant.”

1.22. Addendum: Official response to questions, interpretations, corrections, and changes

to this solicitation or extensions to the opening/receipt date will be made by the

Purchasing Agent by a written Addendum to the solicitation. The sole authority to

authorize addenda shall be vested in the Purchasing Division. Addenda will be issued

electronically through BidNet Direct Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at

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