RFP Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) - Will Ruth Pond and Conveyance Improvements and Palisades

The following schedule represent EPWater's best estimate of the procurement schedule that will be followed. EP Water reserves the right to modify the schedule as required and without notice. El Paso Water (EPWater) is planning to release a request for proposals (RFP) for a one-step procurement to provide Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) services for the Will Ruth Pond and Conveyance Improvements and Palisades Stormwater Drainage and Development of Natural Open Space (the "Project"). Deadline for questions: December 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm EPWater publishes clarifications: December 9, 2022 PSB Approval of CMAR: March 8, 2023 This project is located in the Northeast of El Paso at 5516 Will Ruth Avenue. It includes working in flood areas, during the monsoon, phasing works to mitigate risk and expedite project delivery; excavation for a new pond, providing proper disposal of excavation waste sediments, large concrete conduits, large concrete junction boxes; working on private property with access through an easement; water pipelines, water valves and fittings, hydrants, wastewater pipelines, sanitary sewer manholes, submit and obtain traffic control plan/permit (city of El Paso and TxDOT); construct and/or install rock wall, wrought iron fence and gates, sidewalks and curbs, HMAC paving, work in TxDOT right of way, landscaping, testing of water and sanitary sewer pipelines, disinfection of water pipelines, and coordination with area neighbors. The design of this project is at least 95% complete. This project is located in central El Paso near the intersection of East Robinson Avenue and Kingery Drive. It includes working in a flooding area during monsoon, phasing of work to mitigate risk and expedite project delivery, excavation of one or more dams in hard rock, disposal of excavation waste, access ramps, access gates, gravel and concrete paving for walking trails, irrigation, landscaping, sidewalks and curbs, signage for walking trails, bike stations, lighting for walking trails, removal and disposal of boulders, RCP, gates, paving, reseeding of native vegetation, traffic control plan including pedestrian traffic, and strong coordination with area neighbors, stakeholders and representatives from local government. The design of this project is in progress. EPWater is requesting potential proposers express their interest in this opportunity by sending a one-page letter expressing your interest in the project and the name, title and email address of the person EPWater should send the RFP to. Please send the letter to Mirtha Solis, Senior Purchasing Agent, msolis@epwater.org. The Will Ruth Pond and Conveyance Improvements Project is to be completed by September 2025. The Palisades Stormwater System and Trailhead Improvements is to be completed by April 10, 2024.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Storm Drainage Utilities, Storm Utility Drainage Piping, Storm Utility Water Drains, Storm Drainage Structures.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.