City seeks qualifications for wastewater treatment plant infrastructure study.

CITY OF CORTLAND

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CITY OF CORTLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INFASTRUCTURE STUDY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS




The City of Cortland has been awarded an Environmental Facilities Corporation Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) to evaluate the Wastewater Treatment Plant, including its unit processes and infrastructure [EPG No. 2297].

Background and Scope:




The City of Cortland was awarded an engineering planning grant to fund a study to address the aging wastewater treatment plant infrastructure. The City was previously awarded an EPG and WQIP grant to ensure compliance with the Chesapeake Bay TMDL requirements. In addition to compliance, the WWTP has multiple unit processes at various stages of aging, including tanks, building envelopes, and process equipment. The purpose of the report would be to identify the issues, discuss alternative improvements, and present a selected alternative, including estimated capital, O&M, life-cycle costs, and other non-monetary factors.




Contract amount: up to $48,000.




Qualifications will be evaluated based on the following:




· demonstrated competence in designing wastewater treatment plant processes

· examples of similar projects undertaken and completed

· specialized knowledge and experience with multiple types of unit processes, pumping systems, and treatment technologies

· technical competence in accomplishing projects of this nature on time and on budget




Please submit your qualifications to Randi Mowry, Project Administrator, City of Cortland, 25 Court Street, Cortland, NY 13045 by 2:00 pm (local time) May 6, 2026. Submissions can also be submitted electronically to Randi Mowry via email at rmowry@cortlandny.gov.