Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Owner Advisor Services for Water Quality Master Plan - 2026-SWB-67
Sewerage & Water Board of New OrleansUtility District · New Orleans, LA- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Cash K. Moses
- (504) 585-2428
The 30-second brief
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans seeks a registered professional engineering firm to provide Owner Advisor services for the Water Quality Master Plan Phase I project utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) collaborative delivery method. The project includes replacement of pretreatment basins at the Carrollton Water Plant with new plate settler pretreatment basins (240-mgd total capacity), ancillary building demolition and relocation, process integration, startup, commissioning, and phased operations while maintaining continuous water production. The preliminary construction cost estimate for Phase I is approximately $400 million. Services will include procurement support, preconstruction and design phase coordination, project management, and validation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 11:00 am CST, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 11, 2026. An Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (EDBP) participation goal of 35% applies.
Proposer Methodology/Approach (30%), Proposer Experience/Project Team (35%), Project Samples (25%), DBE Participation Goal (10%)
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Summary
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans seeks a registered professional engineering firm to provide Owner Advisor services for the Water Quality Master Plan Phase I project utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) collaborative delivery method.
The project includes replacement of pretreatment basins at the Carrollton Water Plant with new plate settler pretreatment basins (240-mgd total capacity), ancillary building demolition and relocation, process integration, startup, commissioning, and phased operations while maintaining continuous water production. The preliminary construction cost estimate for Phase I is approximately $400 million. Services will include procurement support, preconstruction and design phase coordination, project management, and validation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 11:00 am CST, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 11, 2026. An Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (EDBP) participation goal of 35% applies.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- ATTACHMENT - COVER SHEET
- ATTACHMENT - ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION SUMMARY SHEET
- ATTACHMENT - ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHEET
- ATTACHMENT - COST PROPOSAL
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Reported agency
- Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Cash K. Moses.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans in LA, 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 Cash K. Moses at (504) 585-2428. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Proposer Methodology/Approach (30%), Proposer Experience/Project Team (35%), Project Samples (25%), DBE Participation Goal (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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 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: ATTACHMENT - COVER SHEET, ATTACHMENT - ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION SUMMARY SHEET, ATTACHMENT - ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHEET, ATTACHMENT - COST PROPOS. Review the full document from Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New Orleans, Louisiana. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.