1. Project Summary / Introduction
Barr Engineering Co. and project partners are seeking qualified vendors to support a pilot-scale demonstration of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology for treatment of PFAS-containing biosolids and related waste streams. The project is funded through the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
2. RFP Overview
- RFP Title: Pilot-scale Supercritical Water Oxidation Reactor (supply and operation)
- Issuing Organization: Barr Engineering Co.
- Funding Source: LCCMR (Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund)
- Anticipated Budget: Up to $600,000 for equipment rental, support services, and operations (inclusive of preliminary bench testing, if recommended by the respondent)
- Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
- RFP Release Date: July 29, 2025
- Proposal Deadline: 4:00 PM CT on August 29, 2025
3. Scope of Work
The scope of this project includes temporary deployment of an SCWO system capable of treating biosolids and spent granular activated carbon (GAC) at the St. Cloud water resource recovery facility (WRRF). The selected vendor will provide equipment, operational support, and coordination with the project team.
Download the full RFP document:
RFP for Pilot-scale Supercritical Water Oxidation Reactor (supply and operation)
4. Submission Instructions
- How to Submit: Submit your proposal as an email attachment to the following addresses:
amccabe@barr.com
drichard@barr.com
- Format Requirements: Please submit your proposal as a single PDF file (≤20 MB)
- Deadline: 4:00 PM CT on August 29, 2025
5. Q&A and Communication
- Pre-proposal questions are due by: August 8, 2025
- Submit questions to: Andy McCabe, amccabe@barr.com
- Responses to all questions will be provided to all proponents via email on August 12, 2025
6. Timeline
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Milestone
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Date
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RFP Released
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July 29, 2025
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Deadline for Questions
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August 8, 2025
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Responses to Questions
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August 12, 2025
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Proposals Due
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August 29, 2025
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Anticipated Award
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October 3, 2025
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Project Start
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Contingent on a fully executed agreement
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7. Contact Information
For questions regarding this RFP, please contact:
Andy McCabe, PhD
Environmental Engineer
Barr Engineering Co.
amccabe@barr.com