This contract is for engineering services for Industrial & Domestic (I&D) surface water treatment plant optimization with Hussey, Gay, and Bell, Inc. (HGB) in the amount of $1,499,570. The planned project as proposed is the largest project undertaken for the Savannah I&D Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) facility since it was initially constructed in 1947. Although selected upgrades have been performed through the years, the facility needs a comprehensive update to maintain SWTP performance, modernize water service production processes, and meet projected water supply demands. The I&D SWTP Upgrade project will include enhancements/upgrades to the drinking water treatment and finished water production process. It also increases the water system distribution capacity to sustain and enhance high-quality water supply and fire protection to Savannah and the region, supports our local economy, and provides regional leadership in water resource management. 

HGB and its sub-consultant team will perform the requested engineering consulting services that were outlined in the City’s procurement starting with an initial set of tasks that will include: (1) water demand forecasting and supply planning; (2) distribution pump evaluation and high priority upgrade evaluation; and (3) comprehensive evaluation of the I&D SWTP current condition. The City and HGB will utilize the foundational information obtained from these initial tasks to formulate a comprehensive I&D SWTP Project Work Plan to achieve the goals of the overall project. Staff intends to share the proposed work plan with City Council in 2024 as the initial tasks are completed and staff seeks additional budgetary appropriations to implement this comprehensive work plan. 

An Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) was first completed with three (3) firms submitting RFSQs and deemed qualified. Following the RFSQ a Request for Proposals (RFP), which evaluates criteria, was solicited from the three (3) firms. The proposals were evaluated based on Project Approach, Schedule, Interview, and DBE Participation. Two (2) proposals were received in response to this Quality Based Selection (QBS), which is a type of RFP. All proposals were reviewed and fully evaluated by a selection committee of City staff. The City entered into negotiations with the highest-scored proposer to determine cost. The proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

The proposers were:

B.P. Hussey, Gay, Bell, and Deyoung Inc (329 Commercial Dr, Suite 200, Savannah, GA)^(B)    $1,499,570
02. Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co (50 Park of Commerce Way, Savannah, GA)^(B)                 

Local available: Yes
Total sent: 3
Total received: 2

Approval