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Developers, Contractors and Engineers

Capital Improvement Projects

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) manages the design and construction of all capital projects that are funded by OWASA. These include projects in all operational areas – from OWASA's reservoirs to our reclaimed water system. OWASA's 5-year Capital Improvements Program is revised annually. In general, projects are funded and managed through the CIP if they are expected to cost more than $10,000, and if the installed materials and/or equipment have an expected life of more than 5 years.

OWASA uses a qualification-based selection process to procure all engineering consulting services. We select contractors and consultants in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Bids may be solicited through an informal or formal process, depending upon the expected value of the work and on OWASA's needs. The lowest responsive and responsible bid is selected in all instances. We actively encourage qualified and minority businesses to bid on OWASA projects.

More Information

• Information for Bidders and Vendors
• Capital Improvements Program
• Study of OWASA sewer system (CDM - November, 2011)
  • Part I - Cover, Table of Contents, Sections 1 through 5 (11 MB)
  • Part II - Sections 6 (16 MB)
  • Part III - Sections 7 and 8 and Appendices (8 MB)
• Active Major Capital Projects
• Invitations For Bids (IFBs), Requests For Proposals (RFPs), and Requests For Qualifications (RFQs)
• Call Before You Dig

Third Party Development Projects

"Third party" projects are those which are designed, funded, constructed, and managed by outside entities, who then dedicate the facilities to OWASA upon completion. Typically, these are water and sewer projects, and they represent most of the growth of our overall system. Third party projects must comply with all OWASA policies, ordinances, and other requirements, including construction standards and specifications for public water and sewer mains. OWASA's regulatory oversight of these projects is threefold: (1) engineering design review, (2) construction inspection, and (3) acceptance of the new facilities.

Completed/accepted facilities, including deeds of easement, are conveyed to OWASA for ownership and maintenance.

More Information

•  Summary of  proposed OWASA budget and rates including availability fees, meter installation charges, plans review and construction observation fees, etc.
• OWASA Standards and Specifications
• Rainwater Harvesting Systems - Requirements and Charges
• Application for registration required before receiving sensitive OWASA system information
• OWASA Sewer Use Ordinance
• Backflow Prevention Ordinance
• Backflow/Cross Connection Control Manual
• Backflow Test Report Form
• Certified backflow prevention device testers
• Grease and Oil Control Standards 
• Water system feature entry database 
• Sewer manhole entry database
• Rates and Fees for New Connections, etc. to the OWASA System
• Other Forms And Documents Related To Third Party Development Projects

Contact

For matters relating to OWASA's Capital Improvement Program, contact Mr. Stuart Carson, P.E., Engineering Manager for Capital Projects, (919) 537-4247 or scarson@owasa.org.

For matters relating to Third Party Development Projects, contact Mr. Todd Spencer, P.E.,  Engineering Manager for System Development, (919) 537-4244 or tspencer@owasa.org.