This agreement provides funding to the village of bedford park to implement its project to conduct a water connection feasibility study as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as…

This agreement provides funding to the village of bedford park to implement its project to conduct a water connection feasibility study as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed include the procurement of a qualified consultant support team to assist the village of bedford park in completing the following scope of work: task 1 existing conditions analysis and due diligence ($75,000 - EPA community grant) 1.1 water demand analysis: 1.2 water source analysis: 1.2 existing infrastructure evaluation: task 2. Infrastructure planning ($50,000 EPA community grant, $75,000 bedford park) 2.1 distribution system concept designs: 2.2 storage facilities: 2.3 stakeholder engagement: task 3. Regulatory assessments ($50,000 bedford park) 3.1 permits and approvals: 3.2 environmental impact assessment: task 4. Preliminary engineering ($375,000 EPA community grant) 4.1 conceptual engineering design: 4.2 cost estimation: subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are a completed water connection study, which is expected to lead to the following outcomes for the villages of bedford park and lemont as well as homer glen, justice, willow springs, and lockport: 1. Environmental outcomes: a. Increased water availability: expansion of the water supply infrastructure can lead to a measurable increase in the overall water availability for the targeted community or region. 2. Behavioral outcomes: a. Hygiene and sanitation practices: improved water supply can lead to positive changes in hygiene and sanitation behaviors, reducing waterborne diseases. 3. Health-related outcomes: a. Disease reduction: as a consequence of improved water quality and access, there may be a quantifiable reduction in waterborne diseases, contributing to improved public health. B. Child mortality rates: long-term health metrics may include a decrease in child mortality rates due to better access to clean water. Lead exposure reductions will remain a primary focus as IT relates to this project. 4. Programmatic outcomes: a. Infrastructure sustainability: establishing benchmarks for the long-term sustainability of the water supply infrastructure, measured through indicators like maintenance costs, system uptime, and efficiency. B. Community empowerment: assessing the degree of community involvement and empowerment in managing and maintaining the water supply system, possibly measured through community training programs and participation levels. The intended beneficiaries include residents of communities nearby bedford park, such as the village of lemont