Description
The City of Baltimore is seeking a qualified firm to provide program management services for its water main replacement program. The selected firm will be responsible for assisting the Department of Public Works in developing a vision to improve performance and operations within the water main replacement program, providing program management services, and supporting the Water Utility Project Delivery Section. The firm will also be responsible for developing comprehensive evaluation methods, optimizing centralized design and management structures, and providing technical assistance and support. The contract will be for a period of three years, with an option to extend for two additional years. The City expects to pay a fee not to exceed $6,000,000.00 for each selected firm.
Key requirements for the selected firm include:
• Experience in providing program management services for large civil/utilities projects
• Experience in developing long-term program goals and identifying alternative funding sources
• Experience in providing engineering and design services
• Experience in developing comprehensive evaluation methods and optimizing design and management structures
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support
• Ability to manage a program for the design of 15 to 20 miles per year
The City encourages all qualified firms to submit their proposals, and the selected firm will be expected to demonstrate and document their capacity and resources to deliver the required services on time.