20165_May_19_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Winsted Water Works for the Town of Winchester, Connecticut, seeking consulting services to complete a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI). The solicitation, numbered 20165, is open to all vendors and aims to assist the town in conducting a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines in compliance with the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule and the Connecticut Department of Public Health requirements. The RFQ was released on January 12, 2024, with a submission deadline of February 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and includes a vendor Q&A period from January 12, 2024, to February 6, 2024. Interested consultants must submit a statement of qualifications demonstrating their ability to perform a detailed assessment of the town's water infrastructure.

The solicitation provides delivery terms of Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms, indicating flexibility in the contract structure. No specific budget or estimated total value is provided, suggesting that the project's financial parameters will be determined through the qualification review process. The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions, making it open to all qualified consulting firms. The primary objective is to identify and document existing lead service lines to support public health and regulatory compliance efforts. The solicitation includes two supporting documents: the main RFQ document dated December 29, 2023, and an Addendum 1, which may contain additional project requirement details.