Description
The Town of Danby is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to determine and evaluate alternatives and costs associated with upgrading the West Danby Water District drinking water distribution system, developing source water redundancy, and service area extensions. The selected firm will be required to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and an Environmental Report (ER) in accordance with federal and state regulations. The project involves evaluating the condition of the existing distribution system, identifying areas for repair, replacement, or improvement, and developing strategies for source water redundancy. The Town expects the selected firm to work closely with Town officials and employees, regulatory agencies, project funders, and others designated by the Town to participate in this project.
• The project requires a thorough understanding of the drinking water system needs and priorities of the water district.
• The selected firm must evaluate alternatives for meeting those needs that provide operational flexibility, minimize energy use, and are cost-effective.
• The firm must estimate and itemize both capital and O&M costs for the top three alternatives.
• The firm must recommend a best alternative and provide a conceptual design scheme.
• The firm must describe the capacity of the recommended alternative to meet existing and future needs.
• The firm must identify relevant regulatory requirements and potential implications.
• The firm must evaluate potential funding sources and possible funding scenarios.
• The firm must present a project schedule in accordance with funding cycles.