Services for Potable Water System Hydraulic Modeling and Program Management

The Town of Lexington, South Carolina seeks a qualified engineering consulting firm to develop, maintain, and manage a comprehensive hydraulic model of its potable water distribution system, and to provide ongoing program‑management services that support capital‑improvement planning, grant acquisition, and system operations. • Develop a detailed hydraulic model for all water mains ≥2 in., including data collection, field testing, calibration, and routine updates. • Provide program‑management support: budgeting, capital‑improvement planning, grant assistance, master‑plan development, and technical consulting (e.g., pressure‑zone studies, PFAS pilots, emergency support). • Deliver a full set of deliverables: model files, analysis reports, capital‑improvement program report, and regular QA/QC documentation. • Contract is a 5‑year time‑and‑materials agreement with annual CPI‑based rate adjustments (max 3%). • Mandatory pre‑submission meeting on Oct 6, 2026; proposal due Nov 5, 2026; award anticipated Feb 1, 2027. • Required submission: 7 hard copies + 1 electronic copy, ≤18 pages (excluding appendices), with specific sections (cover letter, firm overview, team, approach, experience, schedule, cost estimate).