Watershed Based Plan for Little Allison Creek

The City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, is soliciting professional services under solicitation 2119-RFQ to develop a Watershed-Based Plan for Little Allison Creek. This project is funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant administered through the S.C. Department of Environmental Services and must incorporate the EPA Nine Elements. Consequently, the contract is governed by 2 CFR 200, and federally required clauses in Attachment A take precedence over any inconsistent City provisions. The scope of work involves the creation of reports, drawings, specifications, and data deliverables, all of which must be approved by the City to be considered complete. The contract includes stringent compliance requirements, including prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from specific foreign entities under Public Law 115-232 and a preference for U.S.-made materials. Contractors must adhere to the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Financial terms include a potential 10% retainage on invoices until final project acceptance and a non-appropriation of funds clause, making payment contingent upon annual City Council funding. Required certifications include attestations regarding debarment, suspension, and lobbying restrictions. Performance is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and the contractor must maintain insurance from carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A Overall and Financial Size Category X or higher.