NCC WTP Operations and Maintenance

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a qualified contractor to operate and maintain the North Clear Creek Water Treatment Plant (NCC WTP) in Black Hawk, CO. The plant treats acid‑mine‑drainage using a high‑density‑sludge lime neutralization process and will transition from the Long‑Term Remedial Action phase to full Operations & Maintenance in March 2028. The contract includes a one‑year base period with up to four optional one‑year extensions (maximum five years). The contractor must provide staff, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, manage supplies, produce technical reports, and assist with several state‑funded optimization projects prior to the O&M transition. • Location: 6191 Highway 119, Black Hawk, Colorado (≈30 mi west of Denver) • Scope: Full‑site operations, preventive/corrective maintenance, sampling, reporting, and procurement support for optimization projects • Capacity: 600 gallons per minute treatment plant using HDS lime neutralization and granular media filtration • Contract term: 1‑year base, optional extensions up to total 5 years • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting/site tour: 11 Oct 2026, 10:00 am (attendance required) • Submission deadline: 12 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm MDT (electronic via BidNet) • Required qualifications: Colorado office ≥5 years, experience operating similar‑size treatment facilities, lead operator with Colorado Class B Industrial Wastewater Treatment Certification, prior CERCLA/CWA work • Funding: State of Colorado with EPA cost‑share; no reimbursement for pre‑award costs • Evaluation factors: Technical approach, experience, personnel qualifications, cost, compliance with safety and accessibility standards