What the buyer needs
AI summarySaddle Mountain Unified School District seeks wastewater treatment services in Tonopah, AZ. The scope requires maintaining uninterrupted wastewater operations, protecting public health and water quality, completing testing, inspections, reporting, and regulatory compliance, addressing operational deficiencies, establishing contractor and subcontractor accountability, and ensuring an orderly transition from the incumbent provider. Only onshore, USA organizations are eligible to bid. Offerors must submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire portal by October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, using accepted formats such as .doc, .xls, or .pdf. A mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference takes place on October 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must submit all written inquiries through the Bonfire "Vendor Discussions" tab by 3:00 PM on October 13, 2026. The District evaluates and ranks proposals to determine the offer most advantageous to the District. The weighted evaluation criteria consist of Costs (400 points) and Qualifications and Experience of the Firm (350 points). The provided text does not state the contract term or budget.
Scope of work
- Monthly wastewater treatment system inspections
- Equipment, controls, pumps, tanks, chemical feed systems, and alarm inspections
- Wastewater sampling and chemical analysis
- Laboratory coordination and testing reporting
- Timely identification and correction of operational or treatment deficiencies
- Transition plan implementation and coordination
- Services at Winters' Well Elementary School
- Services at Ruth Fisher Middle School/Tonopah Valley High School
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Costs | 400 points |
| Qualifications and Experience of the Firm | 350 points |
| Method of Approach | 200 points |
| Format | 50 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Possess all applicable licenses and/or certifications required to perform wastewater treatment and testing
- Demonstrate experience providing wastewater treatment/testing services for comparable systems
- Demonstrate ability to provide uninterrupted monthly service at both required locations
- Identify primary and qualified backup individuals proposed to perform monthly services
- Licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors for applicable trade
- Good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission for out-of-state firms
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Cover Letter
- Staffing plan and resume of dedicated service manager
- Sample report(s) and recommendation plan
- Attachment 1, Offer and Acceptance Form
- Attachment 2, Questionnaire (Excel format)
- Attachment 3, Cost Form (Excel format)
- Attachment 4, Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Attachment 5, Conformance and Disclosure Statements
- Attachment 6, IRS W-9 Form
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Submit one original electronic proposal digitally through the Bonfire portal at https://sunnypathassoc.bonfirehub.com/opportunities. Physical, faxed, or emailed proposals are not acceptable.