Update to Risk & Resilience Assessment

The City of Hagerstown is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering and consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive update to its Risk & Resilience Assessment (RRA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP), specifically mandated by the America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 68765f2386b5d47fd20e406e, is focused on ensuring the city's water infrastructure preparedness and resilience. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in water system risk assessment, emergency planning, and regulatory compliance with federal water infrastructure standards. The proposal submission is due by July 30, 2025, with the initial posting made on June 30, 2025. Key deliverables will likely include a detailed risk assessment documenting potential vulnerabilities, a comprehensive emergency response strategy, and recommendations for mitigating identified risks to the water infrastructure system.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the procurement notice, the contract appears to be open to qualified engineering and consulting firms with demonstrated experience in water infrastructure risk assessment. The procurement is situated within Washington County, Maryland, with a state contract opportunity ID of 65a95d77d947088ac30981f6. Potential respondents should anticipate demonstrating technical capabilities, relevant past performance, and a thorough understanding of AWIA requirements. Although the exact budget range is not specified, water infrastructure assessment projects of this nature typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the complexity of the water system and the depth of analysis required. Interested firms should carefully review the full bid documents available through the provided bid postings link to understand the complete scope of work and submission requirements.