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-build firm to design and construct a new 115 mgd high-rate treatment facility at the Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a licensed professional engineer in the State of Ohio for the Engineer of Record
Must have a surety bond capacity of at least $400 million
Must have an A.M. Best rating of 'A' or above for the bonding company
Must be registered under the City's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system
Must comply with WPCLF Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements (5.4% goal)
Must demonstrate experience with Progressive Design-Build or similar alternative contracting methods
Must provide evidence of ability to obtain required insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, Pollution Liability, etc.)

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 (SOQs) for a Progressive Design-Build project to construct a new 115 mgd high-rate treatment (HRT) facility at the Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project includes upgrading the Four Mile and Little Miami Pump Stations to a 215 mgd peak capacity, constructing a new flow-splitting headbox, upgrading disinfection systems, and demolishing existing dewatering, incineration, and maintenance facilities. The project is part of the Wet Weather Improvement Program Phase 2B and aims to reduce untreated overflows. The project is expected to be completed by March 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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