When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $300,000,000.

It was issued by Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

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Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant High-Rate Treatment Facility Progressive Design-Build Project

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPosted: September 16, 2026Deadline: November 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati is seeking a design-builder for the Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant High-Rate Treatment Facility project to increase wet-weather treatment capacity.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Respondent must be short-listed by the Evaluation Committee to be eligible to submit a response to the RFP
Respondent must be registered under the City's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system
Proposed Engineer of Record must be a licensed professional engineer in the State of Ohio
Must provide a surety letter confirming bonding capacity of at least $400 million for the project
Bonding company must have an A.M. Best rating of A or above
Must demonstrate commitment to meeting WPCLF Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals (5.4% DBE)
Must provide evidence of capability to provide required insurance coverage
Must provide a mitigation plan for any potential conflicts of interest or unfair competitive advantages

BUDGET

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$300,000,000

TIMELINE

Phase 1 Notice to Proceed: June 2027

GMP Negotiation Completed: Q3 2029

Phase 2 Notice to Proceed: Q4 2029

Substantial Completion: December 31, 2034

Final Completion: March 2035

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati

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DESCRIPTION

The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for a Progressive Design-Build project to construct a High-Rate Treatment (HRT) facility at the Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project aims to add 115 mgd of wet-weather treatment capacity, upgrade the Four Mile and Little Miami Pump Stations to a 215 mgd peak flow, and includes demolition of existing facilities, electrical upgrades, and potential ash lagoon closure. The project is part of the Wet Weather Improvement Program Phase 2B and is expected to be completed by 2035.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $300,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

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