Engineering Services - Flathead County Septage Treatment and Biosolids Composting Facility

The proposed scope of work includes professional services related to the design, bidding, construction administration, and construction observation for a new Flathead County Septage Treatment and Biosolids Composting Facility. It is anticipated that the work will be completed in two phases as follows: Phase 1 (30% Design): The persons/firm selected will provide consultative and engineering services necessary to identify an appropriate site and provide initial design (approximately 30%) for a septage treatment and composting facility to serve Flathead County. This is a collaborative project between Flathead County, the three municipalities (Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls), and some or all of the county water and sewer districts. It is anticipated that the Phase 1 services will specifically include the following items: 1. Alternative analysis and selection of the septage treatment and biosolids composting processes. 2. Development of sizing design criteria for all major treatment processes. 3. Identification of potential sites to locate the facility and development of a recommended alternative. 4. Development of a final site plan for the recommended facility. 5. Development of a detailed project cost estimate based on the recommended treatment processes and recommended site. 6. Development of a financial evaluation and business plan based on estimated costs and fees. 7. Assistance with land acquisition. 8. Coordination with Flathead County, the three municipalities, and water and sewer Districts within the County. 9. Development of Preliminary Design Report and 30% set of construction drawings. 10. Funding assistance and grant administration, if needed At the sole discretion of Flathead County, the consultant selected for Phase 1 may be retained to provide professional services for Phase 2, which includes the following scope of work. Phase 2 (Final Design, Bidding, Construction Administration, and Project Closeout): The Phase 2 services include, but may not be limited to, the following major items of work. 1. Preparation of Final Construction Drawings and Specifications 2. Coordination with DEQ 3. Obtaining necessary permits required for construction 4. Project Bidding 5. Construction Administration and Observation 6. field Commissioning, System Startup and Operator Training 7. Project Closeout and As-recorded Drawings 8.Preparation of an Operation and Maintenance Manual 9. Funding assistance and grant administration, if needed

Division 11 -	Equipment, Solid Waste Handling Equipment, Composting Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment, Screening Equipment, Septage Receiving Equipment.