El Paso Water - Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant - RFQ56-26
El Paso WaterUtility District · El Paso, TX- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 15 years
The 30-second brief
El Paso Water is requesting qualifications for a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRBWWTP). The project converts biogas from anaerobic digestion into pipeline-quality RNG for injection into ONE Gas infrastructure. Scope includes biogas pretreatment, upgrading system, interconnection station, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, residuals management, and gas offtake/RIN marketing. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM MT. Question deadline is October 20, 2026. A pre-submittal meeting was held on October 6, 2026. Initial contract term is 15 years.
Financial Condition and Management Stability (25 Points), Safety (15 Points), Proposed Staff, Resources, Organization, and Technical Capability (30 Points), Experience (30 Points)
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Summary
El Paso Water is requesting qualifications for a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRBWWTP).
The project converts biogas from anaerobic digestion into pipeline-quality RNG for injection into ONE Gas infrastructure. Scope includes biogas pretreatment, upgrading system, interconnection station, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, residuals management, and gas offtake/RIN marketing. Submission deadline is December 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM MT. Question deadline is October 20, 2026. A pre-submittal meeting was held on October 6, 2026. Initial contract term is 15 years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- https://epwater.ionwave.net/HomePage.aspx or EP Water Purchasing and Contracts, 1154 Hawkins Blvd., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79925
- Scope location
- El Paso, TX
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from El Paso Water?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://epwater.ionwave.net/HomePage.aspx or EP Water Purchasing and Contracts, 1154 Hawkins Blvd., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79925.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including El Paso Water in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Financial Condition and Management Stability (25 Points), Safety (15 Points), Proposed Staff, Resources, Organization, and Technical Capability (30 Points), Experience (30 Points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from El Paso Water?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 15 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from El Paso Water for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: El Paso, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.