Oneida County Department of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control - Engineering Services for Oneida County Sewer District Resiliency Enhancements - RFP No. 2026-459 (2026)
Oneida CountyCounty · Utica, NY- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dale Lockwood
The 30-second brief
The Oneida County Department of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control is seeking engineering services to evaluate the ability of existing wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems to support additional development throughout the Oneida County Sewer District. The scope includes technical assessment of the North Utica Interceptor Sewershed, evaluating capacity for the full buildout of the 400 +/- acre Marcy Nanocenter semiconductor manufacturing site in the Town of Marcy, NY, feasibility and sizing of a wet-weather equalization tank, preliminary engineering concepts, planning-level cost estimates, an implementation roadmap, a framework for capital improvements, and 30% design. Task Order No.1 requires survey base mapping, soil borings and geotechnical data, hydraulic analysis, alternatives analysis in a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), environmental and smart growth reviews, and a Basis of Design Report. Submissions are due by 3:00 PM on October 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize engineer and team qualifications, key personnel qualifications and references, technical approach, and main office locality within 250 miles of the WPCP. M/WBE participation goal is 30% and SDVOB participation goal is 6%.
Engineering services, Technical assessments, North Utica Interceptor Sewershed study, Marcy Nanocenter site evaluation, Wet-weather equalization tank feasibility/location/sizing, Preliminary engineering concepts, Planning-level cost estimates, Implementation roadmap, Framework for capital improvements, 30% design, Environmental/historic/smart growth review, Project management, Survey base mapping, Geotechnical data and soil borings, Hydraulic analysis, Alternatives Analysis Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), Basis of Design Report
Engineer/Team Qualifications: 20 points, Key Personnel Qualifications/Experience/References: 25 points, Technical Approach: 35 points, Main Office/Staff Locality: 20 points
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Summary
The Oneida County Department of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control is seeking engineering services to evaluate the ability of existing wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems to support additional development throughout the Oneida County Sewer District.
The scope includes technical assessment of the North Utica Interceptor Sewershed, evaluating capacity for the full buildout of the 400 +/- acre Marcy Nanocenter semiconductor manufacturing site in the Town of Marcy, NY, feasibility and sizing of a wet-weather equalization tank, preliminary engineering concepts, planning-level cost estimates, an implementation roadmap, a framework for capital improvements, and 30% design. Task Order No.1 requires survey base mapping, soil borings and geotechnical data, hydraulic analysis, alternatives analysis in a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), environmental and smart growth reviews, and a Basis of Design Report. Submissions are due by 3:00 PM on October 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize engineer and team qualifications, key personnel qualifications and references, technical approach, and main office locality within 250 miles of the WPCP. M/WBE participation goal is 30% and SDVOB participation goal is 6%.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Engineer/Team Qualifications: 20 points
- Key Personnel Qualifications/Experience/References: 25 points
- Technical Approach: 35 points
- Main Office/Staff Locality: 20 points
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- Engineering services
- Technical assessments
- North Utica Interceptor Sewershed study
- Marcy Nanocenter site evaluation
- Wet-weather equalization tank feasibility/location/sizing
- Preliminary engineering concepts
- Planning-level cost estimates
- Implementation roadmap
- Framework for capital improvements
- 30% design
- Environmental/historic/smart growth review
- Project management
- Survey base mapping
- Geotechnical data and soil borings
- Hydraulic analysis
- Alternatives Analysis Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
- Basis of Design Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Cover letter, legal name of proposing entity and corporate form, primary team personnel and qualifications, project listing and description of wastewater collection/treatment experience, detailed technical approach, funding agency experience and approach, three references, signed originals of Required Certifications (Appendix A), Non-Collusion Certification, Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification, Recycling and Solid Waste Management Certification, Iran Divestment Act Compliance Certification, Purchase of Tropical Hardwoods Prohibition Certification, certificates of insurance with additional insured endorsement and waiver of subrogation
- Submit to
- Hard copy submissions delivered to Commissioner, Oneida County Department of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control, 772 Sewage Plant Rd., P.O. Box 442, Utica, NY 13503-0442 (five copies required). Electronic copy as a single PDF to [email protected].
- Scope location
- Utica, NY
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oneida County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Hard copy submissions delivered to Commissioner, Oneida County Department of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control, 772 Sewage Plant Rd., P.O. Box 442, Utica, NY 13503-0442 (five copies required). Electronic copy as a single PDF to [email protected].. For questions, contact Dale Lockwood.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oneida County in NY, 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 RFP 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dale Lockwood. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Engineering services, Technical assessments, North Utica Interceptor Sewershed study, Marcy Nanocenter site evaluation, Wet-weather equalization tank feasibility/location/sizing, Preliminary engineering concepts, Planning-level cost estimates, Implementation roadmap, Framework for capital improvemen. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Engineer/Team Qualifications: 20 points, Key Personnel Qualifications/Experience/References: 25 points, Technical Approach: 35 points, Main Office/Staff Locality: 20 points" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, legal name of proposing entity and corporate form, primary team personnel and qualifications, project listing and description of wastewater collection/treatment experience, detailed tech. Review the full document from Oneida County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Utica, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.