RFQ- Professional Services for Water System Asset Inventory & Assessment (AIA)

IntroductionThe Town of Black Mountain is North Carolina (Town) invites the submittal of responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from firms qualified in the State of North Carolina to perform engineering, surveying, and related professional services. The project to be performed is a Water System Asset Inventory and Assessment (AIA). The purpose of this RFQ is to identify a qualified firm to lead a data-driven, condition-based assessment that will inform long-term capital improvement planning and support hazard mitigation strategies. The selected firm will support the Town's commitment to resilient infrastructure, sustainable utility planning, and proactive risk management. This will be accomplished through assessment of existing water system infrastructure, assisting the town in understanding the extent of system damage from Tropical Storm Helene, and assisting with identifying system vulnerabilities to future hazard events. The Town encourages submissions from firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal water system assessments, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure vulnerability evaluations. Particular consideration will be given to teams who can bring innovative approaches to resilience planning and who understand the unique challenges facing small mountain communities recovering from extreme weather events. This initiative is supported by funding from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) through its technical assistance program. Scope of WorkThe selected firm will be responsible for completing a comprehensive assessment of the Town's water system. The scope of work will include system mapping, field surveys, infrastructure condition assessments, and vulnerability evaluations. The project is intended to guide future capital improvements and inform hazard mitigation planning in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.The scope of work will include system mapping, field surveys, infrastructure condition assessments, and vulnerability evaluations. Firm shall be responsible for providing the Town with progress updates during course of work at a minimum of every two months.The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following:A.    Data Review, Collection and Assessment.B.    Hydraulic Modeling and Capacity Assessment.C.    Perform field GPS survey of system components.D.    Condition Assessment of Key Infrastructure.E.    Evaluate components for storm vulnerability, including Helene-related damage.F.    Develop a hydraulic model and conduct hydrant testing.G.    Identify and recommend system improvements with cost estimates and priority ranking.H.    Develop an Asset Management Plan (AMP) with a 10-Y ear Capital Improvement Plan(CIP).I.    Document efforts, findings, and methods.The Full RFQ can be found in the related documents tab, or by clicking here.