Professional Engineering Services-Water System Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement

The City of Troy, New York is soliciting sealed qualifications for a three-year term contract for professional engineering services supporting drinking water system improvements, including lead service line inventory development and replacement programs, with qualifications due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Prevailing wage rates under New York State Labor Law Section 220-A apply.

The scope encompasses preparation of reports, analysis of alternatives, cost estimates, design development, technical documents, specifications, engineering drawings, calculations, and construction engineering services for water system facilities related to lead service line programs. The City will evaluate qualifications based on professional competency in LSL projects, key staff experience, understanding of the City's drinking water system, schedule adherence capability, working relationships, and ability to secure federal and state funding on behalf of the City. Respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding 10 single-sided typewritten pages, including a letter of transmittal, company description and history, qualifications and similar project experience, organizational chart with key staff credentials, and a list of successfully completed NYSEFC-funded projects from the preceding four-year period. Qualifications are due in three hard copies and one digital version in a sealed envelope.

The contract term is three years with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods under identical terms and conditions. Contract payments will be determined by individual task orders on either a Time and Materials or lump sum basis, with detailed scope of services and fees to be negotiated following consultant selection. The incumbent is CDM Smith, which held an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years. The awardee must maintain Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Professional Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Commercial Umbrella Insurance of $5 million minimum; all subcontractors must comply with identical insurance requirements.