20165_May_26_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 conduct a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI). The solicitation, numbered 20165, is open to all vendors and aims to assist the town in completing 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 vendor Q&A period running from January 12, 2024, to February 6, 2024, and the final submission deadline set for February 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. Interested consultants are required to submit a statement of qualifications demonstrating their expertise in water infrastructure assessment and regulatory compliance.

The solicitation provides flexible delivery terms (Free On Board Destination) and payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No specific budget or estimated total value is disclosed in the document, suggesting that the project's financial parameters will be determined through the qualification review process. The RFQ does not indicate 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. Two supporting documents are included: the main RFQ document dated December 29, 2023, and an Addendum 1, which may contain additional project details. Potential respondents should carefully review these documents and demonstrate their capability to conduct a comprehensive lead service line inventory meeting both federal and state regulatory standards.