Potomac PRV Hydro-Electric Generation System

Solicitation No.

8647287459

Type / RFx

RFP

Status

Active

Level

city

Published Date

April 1, 2026

Due Date

April 24, 2026

NAICS Code

221118AI guide

Jurisdiction

City of Aurora

State

Colorado

Agency

City of Aurora

Aurora Water is seeking a qualified design-build contractor to furnish and install a complete turnkey in-conduit micro-hydroelectric energy recovery system at the existing Potomac PRV vault (39°43'06.5"N 104°49'42.5"W). The system shall capture excess hydraulic head currently dissipated through pressure reduction and convert that energy into renewable electrical power while maintaining full pressure control reliability within the potable water system. The Contractor shall provide a turnkey installation including all engineering, permitting, equipment procurement, electrical upgrades, utility coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, and training. The completed system shall operate continuously and reliably without compromising pressure control, redundancy, or system operations. The system shall replicate the control philosophy and operational approach used at Aurora Water’s previously implemented micro-hydro installation, with adjustments as necessary to match site-specific conditions. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1028.C5891301 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/15/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Reference Number**: 0000419102 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |

1. April 1, 2026Published
2. April 24, 2026Responses Due