RFQ-AIA Wastewater.docx

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Town of Granite Falls, North Carolina Wastewater Asset Inventory Assessment Project: AIA-W-0295

April 5, 2024

Dear Offeror:

The Town of Granite Falls is requesting qualification-based proposals from firms interested in providing professional engineering services for the evaluation and development of a Wastewater Collection System Asset Inventory and Assessment. This project is funded by an Asset Inventory and Assessment (AIA) Grant awarded by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality-Division of Water Infrastructure with a required 20% Town match.

You are invited to submit a proposal of qualifications to be received not later than 3:00 PM on April 23, 2024 to:

Randy Smith Town of Granite Falls Mailing Address - P.O. Drawer 10 Physical Address – 30 Park Square Granite Falls, NC 28630 Phone - 828-396-3131 Fax - 828-396-3133 Email – randy.smith@granitefallsnc.com

One (1) digital copy of the proposal should be submitted in accordance with the following sections of this Request for Qualifications:

The Town of Granite Falls will enter into a contract with the engineer whose statement of qualifications is determined to be the most advantageous to the Town. Factors to be considered, the method used in the evaluation of the proposal and selection of the engineer are set forth in Section E.

The Town does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, familial status, and encourages proposals from small, minority, and female-owned businesses, and locally owned/operated businesses that provide employment opportunities to low-income individuals.

This information is available in Spanish and any other language upon request. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Randy Smith, 828-396-3131, P.O. Drawer 10, Granite Falls, NC 28630, de alojamiento para esta comunicado.

If you have any questions concerning the Request for Proposal, please contact Randy Smith (randy.smith@granitefallsnc.com).

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Town of Granite Falls, North Carolina Wastewater Asset Inventory Assessment Project: AIA-W-0295

A. PROBLEM STATEMENT

The Town of Granite Falls has been awarded an Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant of $150,000 with a required Town match of 20% by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality-Division of Water Infrastructure for evaluation and development of possible growth in three identified areas within the Town’s wastewater collection system. The Town does not have the engineering staff necessary to complete the proposed activities and is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide complete engineering services for the completion of the work described below.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

The Town of Granite Falls is requesting qualification-based proposals from firms interested in providing professional engineering services for the evaluation and development of the Wastewater Collection System Asset Inventory and Assessment. A Wastewater Collection System Asset Inventory will assist the Town in understanding current flow, asset conditions, and future planning recommendations for these identified areas.

Firm shall also assist the Town with grant management activities including drawdown requests and submitting deliverables required by the funding agency.

C. PROJECT SCHEDULE

A preliminary scope is expected to commence immediately upon approval of the engineer by the governing body. The current Scope of Work Submittal to satisfy the intent to fund contingency is due May 31, 2024. A final schedule will be further developed after the selection of the engineering firm.

D. PROPOSAL CONTENT

The Engineer's proposal must contain the following parts and be no longer than 15 single-sided pages, plus a cover page and any dividers (optional):

1. Technical Approach/Understanding of the Program. Describe the approach to be taken in addressing the proposed scope of work, as well as opportunities for optimizing the funds available. Include delineation of specific tasks to be undertaken, and a project schedule showing start and completion dates for major tasks.

2. Work Management Plan/Experience of Proposed Personnel. Describe the management plan to be used, staffing configurations, etc. specifying work to be completed relative to the work identified herein. Brief resumes of the individuals involved in the project are required, including a list of related project experience for each individual.

3. Experience of the Firm. Provide a brief description of related Wastewater Asset Inventory Assessment grant projects, any related wastewater flow monitoring, collection system evaluation, planning, and grant administration. Make sure the contact listed for each project was employed at time the firm provided the services. If the local staff person who is most familiar with your work is no longer with the locality, include current contact information or indicate why the person can no longer be contacted.

4. Familiarity with Locality. Include a list of Wastewater Asset Inventory projects, replacement plans, future development planning, or any other pertinent Wastewater Collection development projects conducted within regional proximity of the Town of Granite Falls. Describe any other project experience or related work that indicates the firm’s level of understanding and familiarity with the Town.

E. FACTORS FOR AWARD/EVALUATION CRITERIA

The following factors will be used in evaluating Consultant's proposal of qualifications and negotiation of a contract:

1. Technical Approach/Understanding of Program. (25 points)

2. Work Management Plan/Experience of Proposed Personnel. (25 points)

3. Engineering Experience of the Firm. (25 points)

4. Familiarity with Locality. (25 points)

After considering the factors outlined in Section E, the engineering firm will be selected based on qualifications most advantageous to the Town, subject to negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation. The engineer will be notified of the Town's selection.

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