Engineering Services – Structural Analysis and Design at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (District) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for structural and geotechnical engineering services for contract S06049D01: Engineering Services – Structural Analysis and Design at South Shore Water Reclamation Facility (SSWRF).

Three issues identified at the SSWRF and requiring structural engineering services are covered by the S06049D01 contract.

1. In Building 303, the Preliminary Treatment Facility, the metering vault platform has corroded and is unsafe to use requiring a replacement platform to be designed and specified.
2. Also in the Building 303 metering vault, concrete reducer cracking around the preliminary effluent pipes requires investigation into the purpose of the concrete and evaluation of potential solutions.
3. Building 380, Maintenance Building A, is experiencing differential settlement and a preliminary engineering study is required to evaluate repair options.

The general scope of services for this contract includes the following major tasks and activities:

• A. Project Management: Review of existing reference information. Meetings with representatives from the District and Veolia Water Milwaukee (Veolia Water).
• B. Preliminary Engineering Services: Evaluations and recommendations for Building 380 summarized in a preliminary engineering report.
• C. Field Investigation / Data Collection: Geotechnical investigation, including soil borings, for Building 380. Field measurements and observations for Building 303.
• D. Design Services: Evaluation and recommendation summarized in two technical memoranda for Building 303. Construction strategy analysis to minimize disruption to facility operations during construction for the Building 303 metering vault platform.
• E. Bid and Award Services: Preparation of bid and construction documents for the Building 303 metering vault platform.
• F. Engineering Services During Construction: Engineering Services during construction and delivery of record drawings for the Building 303 metering vault platform.

The contract Scope of Services is in Attachment A.

**Submission method:** All proposals must be submitted electronically using the District’s Euna Procurement portal. Proposals must be submitted no later than **December 4, 2026 at 10 AM CT**. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The District’s budget maximum for the Scope of Services outlined in Attachment A is **$299,999** (including all contingencies, allowances and estimated costs).

The District’s standard contract is a Fixed Hourly Rate plus Expenses Not to Exceed Contract, except where the contract is for “on-call” services. A sample contract is available in Attachment E.

Proposers should be prepared to provide proof of insurance coverage upon contract execution. The specific insurance requirements are detailed in the draft contract provided in Attachment E.

The SBE participation goal for this contract (expressed as a percentage of the total contract dollar amount) is 20%.

Proposals will only be accepted from firms authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin.

A site tour will be conducted on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 AM at 8500 S 5th Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154. Attendance at the site tour is encouraged.