Wastewater Treatment Facilities Optimization Services

Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 15th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking optimization services for Iowa wastewater treatment facilities, focusing on improving water quality and reducing nutrient output through data-driven process assessments and compliance with quality assurance protocols.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Submit Technical Proposal as a separate file
Submit Cost Proposal as a separate file
Label Technical and Cost Proposals with RFP number, Respondent Name, and Proposal Type
Attach files to submission in the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System
Submit a public copy if confidential information is designated
Acknowledge acceptance of RFP terms and conditions or clearly state exceptions using the Exceptions Form
Answer "Yes" to all parts of Section 4 and include supportive materials
Obtain a minimum score of 35 points on the technical proposal evaluation criteria (excluding cost)
Register to do business in Iowa if awarded the contract

BUDGET

Verified

Up to $200,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

State Posts Notice of RFP on the TSB website: March 16th, 2026

State Issues RFP: March 18th, 2026

RFP written questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents due: April 1st, 2026

DNR follow-up RFP written questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents due: April 3rd, 2026

Proposals Due: April 14th, 2026

Task 1: Engage and Visit Facilities completed no later than May 31st, 2027

Task 2: Facilitate Monthly Communication ongoing throughout the duration of the contract

Task 3: Complete Final Summary Report & Data Submission completed no later than June 30th, 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 2nd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Iowa is seeking a qualified vendor to provide optimization services for wastewater treatment facilities. The selected vendor will conduct point source optimization efforts aimed at improving water quality by reducing nutrient losses from designated treatment plants.

Scope of work includes coordinating pre-visit data collection, compilation, and analysis, organizing and executing pre-visit training webinars, and performing comprehensive on-site assessments of process control at each facility. Additionally, the vendor must ensure that water quality data is consistently gathered in accordance with each facility's Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and that results are submitted to the Water Quality Exchange (WQX).

This engagement requires meticulous adherence to data protocols and collaborative work with facility staff to ensure continuous improvement in water treatment processes.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.