Request for Qualifications for On-Call Engineering Services

The Village District of Eastman (VDE) in Strafford County, New Hampshire, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Engineering Services, seeking consulting engineering firms to provide comprehensive technical support for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The scope of services includes drinking water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, pump station and lift station improvements, design and construction management for water distribution/storage and wastewater collection systems, regulatory compliance assistance, GIS/mapping support, SCADA system upgrades, and asset management plan updates. Firms will be evaluated based on their experience, project team qualifications, relevant project history, reference quality, and demonstrated ability to work with regulatory and funding agencies. The RFQ establishes a 5-year base contract period with potential annual extensions, with Statements of Qualifications due by 3:00 PM on July 3rd, 2024. Interested firms are encouraged to arrange a site visit prior to June 26th, 2024, to better understand the project requirements and local infrastructure context.

The procurement includes potential provisions for Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) subcontractor participation, with specific percentage requirements to be determined during individual task order issuance. Potential funding sources for these contracts include the State of New Hampshire Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, United States Department of Agriculture grants, and various federal, state, and private funding mechanisms. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and multi-year contract structure suggests significant potential project investments. The RFQ indicates that the selected consultant(s) will need to demonstrate adaptability across multiple engineering domains, strong regulatory compliance expertise, and the capability to support complex water infrastructure management and improvement initiatives. Respondents should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their technical capabilities, past performance, and readiness to support the Village District of Eastman's infrastructure development and maintenance objectives.