Risk & resilience assessment & emergency plan for drinking water systems

The City of Flint, Michigan, through its Finance Department of Purchases & Supplies, is seeking professional engineering services to conduct a Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) and develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for its drinking water systems. This procurement is mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act and America's Water Infrastructure Act, requiring a comprehensive assessment of vulnerabilities, threats, and potential consequences for community water systems serving over 3,300 people. The project requires a detailed evaluation of ten specific areas, including physical barriers, water sources, infrastructure, treatment facilities, electronic systems, monitoring practices, financial infrastructure, chemical handling, and system operations. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with proposals due by February 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The evaluation will follow a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) method, with bidders ranked as most qualified, qualified, or not qualified, and cost considered a critical selection criterion. The project has a specific deadline of December 31, 2025, for completing the Risk and Resilience Assessment, with the Emergency Response Plan due within six months of RRA certification.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit one original signed proposal, two unbound copies, and one electronic copy, with all cost proposal sheets enclosed in a sealed envelope within the main proposal envelope. The project builds upon previous assessments conducted in 2016 and 2018, which were approved by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. Additionally, there is no pre-established budget for these services, with the project cost dependent on received bids. The final selection will be made by the City Administrator, with an evaluation team comprising Water Plant Personnel and the DPW Administrator. Proposers must acknowledge the addendum by signing and returning a copy with their submission, ensuring comprehensive documentation and assessment of the water system's resilience and emergency preparedness.