Request for Qualifications - Water Quality Assessment and Mitigation, Professional Engineering Services (Closes 10-16-2026)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Water Quality Assessment and Mitigation
Prepared by Ruston Monson
Public Services
September 23, 2026

OGDEN CITY CORPORATION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Water Quality Assessment and Mitigation
ADVERTISEMENT
Ogden City Corporation is requesting statement of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified civil
engineering firms to provide services regarding water quality assessment and mitigation.
Request for Qualifications: Interested firms may obtain the RFQ packets by downloading from
Ogden City's website at https://www.ogdencity.gov/264/Purchasing.
Firms are responsible for securing all addenda issued.
SOQs Due: Sealed statement of qualifications shall be submitted to the Purchasing Office c/o
the 2nd Floor Information / Constable Desk at 2549 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT, October 16,
2026 no later than 11AM.
LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Ogden City reserves the right to accept or reject any submittal as it best serves its convenience
and/or is found to be in the best interest of the City.
Ad Published: September 26, 2026
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OGDEN CITY CORPORATION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Water Quality Assessment and Mitigation
I. INTRODUCTION
Ogden City Corporation is requesting statement of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified civil
engineering firms with experience in drinking water source-to-tap water quality assessment and
control to complete a comprehensive Water Quality Mitigation Project (Project).
II. KEY PROJECT ELEMENTS
The Project requires engineering expertise and demonstrates capabilities in several technical
categories. Respondents shall address their qualifications, relevant experience, and technical
capabilities for each of the key Project Elements identified below. Respondents' SOQs will be
evaluated based on the depth, relevance, and demonstrated success of the firm's experience and
expertise in addressing each Project Element.
Phase 1 has been completed. Phases 2 through 4 must be completed and invoiced by dates
below.
A. Phase 2-
a. Start Date-TBD upon contract execution.
b. End Date-July 30, 2028.
c. Not to exceed amount-$226,550.00
B. Phases 3 & 4
a. Start Date-August 1, 2028
b. End Date-May 30, 2031
c. Not to exceed amount-$623,150.00
The awarded engineering firm will perform the following scope of work in ALL phases.
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1. Water Quality Monitoring and Risk Assessment: Develop source and distribution
water quality monitoring and pipe deposit sampling programs; characterize spatial and temporal
risk factors associated with metals loading, legacy contaminant accumulation, and chemistry-
based releases.
2. Main Cleaning: Plan and conduct water main cleaning activities to characterize legacy
pipe deposits and pipe cleaning efficacy.
3. Treatment: Evaluate treatment needs and alternatives for addressing source quality
issues while maintaining compatibility with existing processes and blend conditions. Conduct
bench- and pilot-scale testing to demonstrate treatment performance, establish basis of design,
and support regulatory approval of recommended treatment improvements.
4. Unidirectional Flushing Program: Develop a comprehensive unidirectional flushing
(UDF) program, including hydraulically modeled field journals and flushing water quality data
interpretation to support effective program implementation.
III. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTAL
The respondent's SOQ should be as concise as possible while adhering to the organization and
information requirements described below. SOQs that are not organized per the format below, do
not contain the information requested, and/or do not contain sufficient detail may receive a lower
rating when evaluated. Failure to comply with any of the conditions may, at the discretion of
Ogden City Corporation, constitute grounds for rejection of the SOQ.
A. Letter of Introduction and Executive Summary (1 page limit)
Provide an executive summary that highlights your firm's interest in the Project, your
understanding of Project needs, and highlights of your SOQ. Indicate any requirements that
cannot be met by your firm. Include the signature of the authorized signatory that can bind the
offering organization to the terms of the resulting agreement.
B. Firm Information and Key Personnel (3-page limit)
Provide name of firm, location of its office, firm size, and relevant background and
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specialization of the firm. Include the name of the authorized signatory that can bind the
resulting agreement.
Provide the organizational chart proposed to complete this Project, including the firm's Project
Manager and key personnel that will be available to perform the work. For each individual,
provide a brief biography including total years of industry experience, number of years of
experience with the current firm; all current applicable registrations and accreditations; and the
individuals' qualifications and experience relevant to the needs of this Project. Resumes can be
included in an appendix (per Section E. below) and do not count against the allowable page limit.
If using subconsultants, identify the following -
Each subconsultant company name
Scope assigned
Qualifications
Relevant experience, and
Estimated percentage of work
C. Demonstrated Qualifications (7-page limit)
i. Project Experience
Provide the following information and experience of projects of a similar nature completed by
your firm to demonstrate your qualifications to fulfill the technical needs of this work. For each
project presented: describe project activities relevant to the key Project Elements of this Project;
firm staff who worked on the project; the year(s) the project was performed; and the client's
name and location. Only include projects that were completed in the last ten years.
(a) At least two (2) projects that demonstrate development, implementation, and
interpretation of specialized source and distribution system water quality monitoring to assess
risk factors for legacy deposit accumulation and release.
(b) At least two (2) projects that demonstrate development, implementation, and
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interpretation of specialized protocols to characterize pipe scale deposits.
(c) At least two (2) projects that demonstrate development, implementation, and
interpretation of water main cleaning trials to characterize legacy deposit inventories,
composition, and mobility, and to assess pipe cleaning efficacy. Trials must include use of UDF
and foam swabbing.
(d) At least two (2) projects that demonstrate experience and capabilities to plan, implement,
and interpret on-site bench- and pilot-scale testing of treatment approaches to remove iron and
manganese. Include at least one project involving permanganate pre-oxidation and one project
utilizing a high-rate media contactor with non-MnOx media.
(e) At least two (2) projects involving design of a full-scale UDF program, including
development and implementation of UDF field journals (aka flush books) for use by utility crews
and interpretation of water quality data obtained during flushing.
ii. Special Resources and Capabilities
Present any special resources and capabilities your firm could employ on the work that would
enhance the value you bring to the project.
iii. Schedule Compliance
Provide a statement acknowledging the firm's ability to meet the project deadlines as specified in
page 3.
D. Client References (1 page limit)
Provide at least one client reference for a similar project for each of the four key projects
elements. Include reference name, phone and email contact information and relevant project.
Client references may be contacted for verification of your past performance.
E. Appendix
Include resumes for firm's team members as shown on the project organizational chart.
Completed Appendix A. to E.
F. Public Records: SOQs submitted to Ogden City are considered public records unless
protected within Utah Code 63G-2-1.
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IV. EVALUATION OF SUBMITTALS
A team consisting of three or more representatives from Ogden City will perform
evaluations of SOQs. Evaluation will be based on Best Value.
A. Ability to Meet Schedules within Budget - 20 points
i. Provide all information required by the RFQ.
B. Firm Experience - 20 points
i. Demonstrate relevant firm qualifications, experience, and capabilities in
the key Project Elements, including client reference evaluations.
C. Individual Experience - 20 points
i. Demonstrated relevant qualifications, experience, and expertise of
personnel that would be assigned to this project.
D. Evidence of Consultant's experience in requirements, goals, and methodologies
associated with Federal Grants-10 points
i. Demonstrated experience performing federally funded professional
services, including procurement compliance, federal contract
requirements, grant reporting, record retention, audit/monitoring support,
and applicable federal funding conditions.
E. Capability to perform ALL aspects of projects-30 points
i. Ability to perform the full scope of work, either directly or through
identified qualified subconsultants.
A total of 100 possible points may be awarded to one submittal.
The selection committee will primarily be composed of City employees. On occasion,
consultants may be invited to participate in the review.
Note that submittals that are received after the deadline or not conforming to the RFQ
requirements may be deemed non-responsive and eliminated. Each firm bears sole
responsibility for the items included or not included in the response submitted by that firm.
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Incorrect information or reference will be taken into consideration when submittals are
evaluated.
SOQs will be evaluated in a manner consistent with the Ogden City policies and procedures.
Ogden City reserves the right to disqualify any submittal that includes significant deviations
or exceptions to the terms, conditions and/or specifications in this RFQ.
In the initial phase of the evaluation process, the selection committee will review all responsive
submittals in a cursory manner to eliminate from further consideration submittals which in the
judgment of the evaluation committee fail to offer sufficient and substantive provisions to
warrant further consideration.
At the conclusion of this initial phase, finalists will be selected for detailed review and
evaluation.
Ogden City may require an in-person presentation by the firm to supplement their written SOQ.
Being selected and entering into an agreement does not guarantee the respondent will be
extended any specific amount of work.
V. Insurance Requirements.
The selected respondent shall be required to procure and maintain for the duration of the contract
insurance against claims for injuries to people or damages to property, which may arise from or
in connection with the performance of this agreement. The Consultant shall pay the cost of such
insurance.
a. The amount of insurance shall not be less than:
i) Commercial General Liability: Minimum of $3,000,000 commercial
general liability coverage with $1,000,000 for each occurrence. Policy to
include coverage for operations, contractual liability, personal injury
liability, products/completed operations liability, broad-form property
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damage (if applicable) and independent contractor's liability (if applicable)
written on an occurrence form.
ii) Business Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage for owned, non-owned and
hired autos.
iii) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: Worker's
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of Utah and
employer's liability with limits of $1,000,000 per accident.
iv) Professional Liability: Minimum of $1,000,000 aggregate with $500,000
per occurrence
b. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall contain the following clauses:
"This insurance shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, reduced in coverage or in limits
except after thirty days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested,
has been given to the Ogden City Corporation".
"It is agreed that any insurance or self-insurance maintained by Ogden City Corporation,
its elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of
Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with insurance provided by this
policy."
Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, excepting policies for Workers'
Compensation, shall contain the following clause in a separate endorsement:
"Ogden City Corporation, its elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers and
agents are to be named as additional insureds in respect to operations and activities of
or on behalf of, the named insured as performed under Agreement with Ogden City
Corporation."
Insurance is to be placed with insurers acceptable to and approved by Ogden City
Corporation. Contractor's insurer must be authorized to do
business in Utah at the time the license is executed and throughout the period the license
is maintained, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Ogden City Corporation.
Failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal will be
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treated as material breach of contract.
City shall be furnished with original certificates of insurance and endorsements
affecting coverage required within, signed by a person authorized by that insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf. All certificates and endorsements are to be received by the
City before work begins on the premises.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies at any time.
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.
At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles
or self-insured retentions as respect to the City, their elected and appointed officials,
employees, agents and volunteers; or Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee
satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations,
claim administration and defense expenses.
Contractor shall include all its contractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish
separate certificates and endorsements for each contractor. All coverage for
Contractor's contractors shall be subject to all the requirements stated herein.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which
Contractor may be held responsible for payments of damages to people or property
resulting from the activities of Contractor or its agents, employees, invitees or
contractors upon the Premises during the License Period.
J. Under the "Certificate Holder" section, list the following information:
Ogden City Corporation
2549 Washington Blvd.
Suite 510
Ogden, UT 84401
VI. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Qualified respondents shall be properly authorized and licensed to provide
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