Borough of Phoenixville

Buyer seeks qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for potable reuse of wastewater. The project will evaluate technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of treating the buyer's wastewater effluent to potable standards. Buyer currently operates a 4.5 MGD water treatment plant and a 4.0 MGD wastewater treatment plant that discharges directly into the Schuylkill River. As a leader in sustainability practices, buyer is implementing the first Hydrothermal Carbonization system at a municipal wastewater treatment plant in North America.

• 3/24/2025 - RFP Release
• 4/2/2025 - Site Visits Available
• 4/25/2025 - Deadline for Written Questions
• 5/1/2025 - Responses to Questions
• 5/8/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Evaluate advanced treatment technologies for potable reuse
• Analyze current wastewater treatment processes and effluent quality
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of treatment options
• Assess integration with new Hydrothermal Carbonization system
• Conduct hydraulic analysis of wastewater collection systems
• Identify pipeline locations for potable reuse delivery
• Engage with regulatory agencies including PA DEP and DRBC
• Analyze environmental impacts including reduced river discharge
• Develop phased implementation plan with funding strategies
• Evaluate biochar byproducts as potential treatment components