Little Maumelle Sludge Line Assessment or Two Rivers Pump Station

NOTICE TO ENGINEERS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

LITTLE MAUMELLE SLUDGE LINE ASSESSMENT

OR TWO RIVERS PUMP STATION

LRWRA #4250600

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA)

Little Rock, Arkansas

LRWRA is soliciting assistance from qualified engineering firms for professional engineering services associated with the assessment of the Little Maumelle Water Reclamation Facility’s (LMWRF) sludge force main condition and recommend the best sludge handling option for the LMWRF based on a determination of the most economical project to enhance the solids processing at LMWRF. Option A would be to perform condition assessment of this line and repair or replace sections if it is determined to remain in service to convey sludge from LMWRF. Option B would be to design a pump station near the Two Rivers Park to move sewage through the system below Walton Heights to prevent septic conditions and look at solids handling at LMWRF.

Requests and inquiries from minority and women owned enterprises (MBE/WBE) are encouraged. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packages will be available from Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, 11 Clearwater Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Interested engineering firms are invited to secure RFQ packages by contacting Quentin Nelson, phone 501-688-1436 or email quentin.nelson@lrwra.com . Contacting by email is preferred so that the RFQ package can be sent electronically.

The RFQ package includes descriptions of services required, an outline for presentation of qualifications, and the method of selection. Firms desiring consideration must submit their response to the RFQ to Quentin Nelson, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, 11 Clearwater Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, no later than 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025.

The selection process will conform to the state law defining procurement of professional services, A.C.A. 19-11-801.

All parties to this contract shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political opinions or affiliation, military status, or other status protected by applicable law.