CITY OF SEATTLE
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
                                                                                               

SPU South Fork Tolt Dam Valve No. 15
Replacement Project
SPU RFQ/Contract# 17-088-E

The City of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is requesting qualifications from qualified consultants to develop design specifications for the procurement and installation of a new 48-inch diameter valve to replace the South Fork Tolt Dam Valve 15 on an expedited manner.

This contract scope will focus on design work from an experienced and qualified consultant available immediately to develop specifications to procure and install a new valve to replace Tolt Valve 15, regarding which the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) has directed the City to expedite replacement.

The consultant will also support the City during the procurement of the new valve, the selection of a construction contractor to remove the existing valve and install the new valve, and during the removal and installation work.

The consultant will also assist the City in the development of commissioning documents and as-built record drawings.

The consultant contract is considered an emergency contract where work needs to proceed as early as August 1, 2017. The contract duration is anticipated to be for 18-months. The total contract amount is estimated at $400,000.

Interested consultants are encouraged to review the RFQ, background documents, and any RFQ addenda online at https://www.ebidexchange.com/seattle. Note that you are required to complete a free registration to view, print or save documents posted on this website and to view contact information for other consultants who have downloaded documents from this website.

The deadline for submitting Qualifications is 3:00 PM, Friday, July 14, 2017, at Lisa.Hill@seattle.gov.

A SPU Pre-Submittal Conference for prospective bidders will not be held.

Any questions regarding this request shall be directed to Lisa Hill, Contract Administrator & SPU’s designated contact person, at Lisa.Hill@seattle.gov no later than 3:00 PM, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 

The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selection of the Consultant is subject to applicable laws and ordinances regarding equal opportunity employment.