Description
City Utilities of Springfield is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a predictive‑modeling solution and accompanying engineering analysis for its water‑service‑line baseline inventory under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The consultant must create a machine‑learning model that classifies unknown service lines as lead, non‑lead, or galvanized‑requiring‑replacement (GRR), meet Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) guard‑rail requirements, and produce a stamped engineering report that justifies re‑classifying GRR lines where appropriate. The work supports an EPA baseline inventory deadline of November 2027 and will be followed by a competitive, negotiated procurement for the contract award.
• Develop and validate a predictive model achieving ≥ 95 % confidence, adhering to MoDNR guard‑rails.
• Deliver GIS‑ready datasets and a comprehensive model‑report for MoDNR approval.
• Produce a Missouri‑licensed, stamped engineering report outlining methods to reduce GRR classifications without extensive historic‑record reviews.
• Provide cybersecurity, risk‑management, and subcontractor compliance documentation as part of the qualification package.
• All submissions must be electronic via the EBAT portal by 5 PM CST on Nov 5 2026; no pricing is to be included.