Tamarack Storm Sewer System Evaluation

The City of Owensboro in Daviess County, Kentucky, is seeking a qualified consulting engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive hydraulic analysis of the Tamarack Storm Sewer System through Request for Qualifications (RFQ #4445). The primary objective is to perform a two-dimensional hydraulic analysis of the existing storm sewer infrastructure, evaluating 2-, 25-, and 100-year rainfall events while providing planning-level recommendations for infrastructure replacement and capacity improvements. The selected firm must be licensed to practice in Kentucky and will be responsible for submitting a detailed statement of qualifications through the Bonfire Portal, including a project milestone schedule, team member assignments, and comprehensive resumes. Key evaluation criteria will include the firm's experience in similar work, overall professional qualifications, past performance with the City of Owensboro, ability to complete work timely, and familiarity with local infrastructure challenges. The proposal deadline is Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time, with the anticipated project completion date of March 15, 2026.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements for the selected firm include worker's compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability coverage. The project covers a 310-acre watershed, with 224 acres nearly completely developed and 86 acres including the Heritage Park development, suggesting potential future expansion opportunities. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves comprehensive storm sewer system improvements, including proposed infrastructure modifications such as Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts (RCBC) and a diversion channel/detention basin. The total estimated project costs for related infrastructure improvements in the Goetz and Tamarack Ditch areas are approximately $7,993,000, indicating the significant scope and potential budget for this engineering evaluation. Prospective firms must also complete mandatory compliance forms related to Kentucky Revised Statutes, including vendor statements certifying compliance with corporate taxes, sales and use taxes, and other regulatory requirements.