Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide comprehensive hydraulic‑modeling professional services for the Wilmington Fire Department. The scope includes reviewing, updating, and calibrating the existing InfoWater Pro hydraulic model using GIS, SCADA, and field fire‑flow data; developing and executing hydrant testing plans; delivering fire‑flow analysis results for ISO/Verisk rating; producing GIS‑compatible hydrant flow layers; and supplying full technical documentation and support through Verisk’s review. The solicitation is qualification‑based with no price factor; evaluation emphasizes experience with hydraulic modeling, ISO/Verisk fire‑flow analysis, project management, and minority‑business outreach. Critical deadlines are a SOQ submission by March 26 2026, preferred engineering deliverables by September 1 2026, and a final Verisk‑ready package by October 1 2026.
• Update and calibrate CFPUA InfoWater Pro model using GIS, SCADA, and hydrant test data.
• Provide fire‑flow analysis for ISO/Verisk rating and GIS‑compatible hydrant flow layers.
• Deliver extensive documentation, technical reports, and support through Verisk’s review phase.
• Mandatory insurance coverage and MBE/DBE participation required.
• Evaluation weighted heavily on experience, schedule adherence, and staff qualifications.