Project Information

Bid Title

RFP for Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51 Main Lift Station Improvements

Issuing Agency

City of St. Cloud

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP for Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51 Main Lift Station Improvements
Category:	Requests for Proposals/Qualifications
Status:	Open

Description: Request for Proposals for design services related to wastewater lift station no. 51 main lift station, improvements and rehabilitation Proposal The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting Request for Proposals from qualified consultant engineering firms to provide professional design services for the Improvements and Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lift Station No. 51, also referred to as the Main Lift Station (MLS). The selected  consultant will evaluate the existing facilities and equipment, develop recommended improvements, prepare design documents, provide opinions of probable construction cost and support the City through the bidding process. Submission Requirements Submittal of questions in writing shall be directed to Jacob Ethen , Wastewater Services Manager, by Monday, February 16, 2026. A written response will be provided to all written questions by 11:00 AM (CST) on February 23, 2026. Proposals will be accepted until Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM(CST) and are to be submitted in PDF format via email to: Jacob Ethen , Wastewater Services Manager, Subject Line to Read: Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51 Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 2:45 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2026 4:00 PM Related Documents: Wastewater Lift Station No. 51 MLS Design Services RFP

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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Request for Proposals

Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51

Main Lift Station, Improvements and Rehabilitation

Proposal

The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from qualified consultant

engineering firms to provide professional design services for the Improvements and

Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lift Station No. 51, also referred to as the Main Lift Station

(MLS).

The selected Consultant will evaluate the existing facilities and equipment, develop

recommended improvements, prepare design documents, provide opinions of probable

construction cost and support the City through the bidding process.

Background Information

The Main Lift Station was constructed to serve as a remote headworks pumping station

for 3.3 miles of force main that runs southerly to the St. Cloud Nutrient, Energy, and Water

(NEW) Recovery Facility. The NEW Recovery Facility averages approximately 10 million

gallons per day (MGD) with a maximum flow of 17.9 MGD.

Originally constructed in 1973 to serve the cities of St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk

Rapids, and Waite Park, this lift station has a design capacity of 30MGD. Pumping

upgrades and controls were completed in 1997 and 2017. Supervisory Control and Data

Acquisition (SCADA) system improvements were also completed in 2017 and consisted

of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls, upgraded motor control centers

(MCCs), backup generator capacity, and miscellaneous electrical updates for code

compliance and upgrading from radio to fiber communication.

Existing Facility Information

Location: 532 33rd Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Lift Station Type: Modified Dry Well with Powerhouse

Influent channel is a 72” Interceptor with mechanical screen

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Effluent pump discharge header is 30” DIP to One (1) 42” and one (1) 30” Ductile Iron

Pipe (DIP) prior to the forcemains of prestressed concrete pipe (PCCP); to be soon

replaced with one (1) 42” Hobas/DIP combined pipe.

Years Constructed: 1973/1997/2017/2024-2026

Known Deficiencies:

• Limited capacity without the planned addition of Lift Pump No. 5

• Aging Lift Pumps No. 1 and No. 3 requiring replacement

• Associated piping, valves, and controls components in need of rehabilitation or

replacement.

Resources Available

2022 Metro Sewer System Facilities Plan, upon request.

The City will provide the 2017 Main Lift Station Rehabilitation Record Drawings and

available operational data and maintenance records, as applicable to the selected

Consultant.

Scope of Services

The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services necessary to evaluate,

design, and document improvements to the Main Lift Station. Services shall include, but

not be limited to, the following tasks:

1. Evaluation and Assessment

a. Evaluate existing mechanical, electrical, structural, and control systems

b. Assess the addition of Lift Pump No. 5, including associated piping, valves,

and controls

c. Evaluate and assess recommended replacements for Lift Pumps No. 1 and

No. 3

2. Design Services

a. Prepare preliminary design documents at 60 percent, 95 percent, and final

plans and specification completion levels

b. Submit working drawing sets at each design milestone for Owner review

and comment

c. Incorporate Owner comments into each milestone and into final plans and

specification

d. Prepare final plans and specifications suitable for public bidding and

solicitation of quotes

3. Cost Estimates

a. Prepare opinions of probable construction cost at appropriate design

milestones

b. Provide engineer’s estimates for recommended improvements and

equipment replacements

4. Components to be Evaluated

a. Electrical systems, including transformers, disconnects, conduits, electrical

services, and control upgrades

b. Integration with the existing SCADA system

c. Mechanical and plumbing systems

d. HVAC systems

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e. Powerhouse structural elements, including doors, roofing, gutters, and

exterior components

f. Wet well and dry well structures

g. Facility security system

Submission Requirements

Proposals will be accepted until 11:00 AM(CST) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and

submitted as PDFs via email to:

Jacob.Ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Subject Line to Read: Design Services Related to Wastewater Lift Station No. 51

Cost of Service Proposal

The cost-of-service proposal will be evaluated in conjunction with all other elements of

the proposal. The cost proposal will not be considered a bid; it will serve as the basis for

negotiating a professional services agreement with the selected Consultant.

Consultant Selection Process

The proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, proposed

approach, anticipated cost of services, and other relevant factors.

Selection criteria shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Related professional experience and availability of key personnel to be

assigned to the project.

2. Recent experience providing comparable wastewater systems and lift station

design services.

3. Demonstration of understanding of the operational relationship between

Wastewater Lift Station No.51 (MLS) and the St. Cloud NEW Recovery Facility,

current issues, and future needs.

4. Current workload and demonstrated ability to meet project schedules.

5. Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants. List of sub-consultants shall

be submitted with proposal (if applicable).

6. Proposed project timeline.

7. Anticipated cost of services and demonstrated ability to meeting project cost

without significant change overs or over-runs.

As the contracting authority, the City of St. Cloud shall make the final decision concerning

Consultant selection and Consultant contracts. The City reserves the right to negotiate

professional services from the selected consultant(s) as deemed necessary to fulfill the

complete project intent.

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Additional Information

Submit all questions, in writing, to the Wastewater Services Manager by February 16, 2026.

A written response will be provided to all interested firms and posted on the city website

https://ci.stcloud.mn.us/Bids.aspx by 11:00 AM(CST) on February 23, 2026.

Jacob Ethen, Wastewater Services Manager

Email: Jacob.ethen@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Phone: (320) 255-7226

Site visits may be scheduled by contacting the Wastewater Services Manager prior to

the date listed below.

Schedule

Request For Proposals Advertised

Question/Site Visit Request deadline

Proposals Due

Tentative Selection Announced

Finalize Work Plan, Fees and Contract

January 30, 2026

February 16, 2026

February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM(CST)

March 2026

March/April 2026

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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