All Information
Company Name:
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water)
Bid Title:
Lead Free Replacement Program Request for Information (RFI)
Bid Due Date:
8/23/2021
Bid Due Date Time:
2:00 PM
Project Description:
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is reaching out to Engineering Consultants and Utility Contractors to request information regarding the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) services to support DC Water's "Lead Free DC" (LFDC) initiative and its goal of replacing all lead, galvanized, and brass water service lines in the Washington District of Columbia service area by 2030.
The purpose of this RFI is to gather insights and interest from firms who are experienced replacing lead service lines with Water Authorities and lead service line replacement programs like DC Water.
The purpose of this RFI is to gather insights and interest from firms who are experienced replacing lead service lines with Water Authorities and lead service line replacement programs like DC Water.
The Target audience includes Engineering Consulting firms that can perform Program Management Services, Utility Contractor firms that can perform Utility Contractor Services, and/or firms that can provide both Program Management and Utility Contractor services.
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Posted On:
2021-07-23 06:55:19
Notes:
Questions have been prepared to gain an understanding of Consultant and Contractor capacity and capabilities for lead line service replacement across several key areas including:
1. Program Management Services – Planning, Design, Permitting, Inspection, Field Engineering, and Construction Management of the overall LSLR program.
2. Utility Construction Services – Removing and Replacing estimated 28,000 lead service lines by FY2030 in the most equitable and efficient manner.
3. Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Objectives – Achieving significant and meaningful engagement by Certified Business Enterprises, Local Small Businesses, and the Local Workforce.
4. Innovative Practices – Providing the most effective delivery approach for this program including, but not limited, to organizational structures, contractual arrangements, joint-ventures, mentor-protégé, public private partnerships, or other effective means and methods for accomplishing LFDC's goals.
5. Innovative Financing – Creating a unique non-traditional financing strategy to fund capital projects from Public Private Partnerships to Pay for Success models, Design-Build-Finance, and more. The goal of alternative financing would be to provide a lower cost option for District residents and to meet the goals of the project. Please see more on DC Water's experience in Innovative Financing strategies. (see https://www.dcwater.com/innovativefinancing)
It is anticipated DC Water will use the information gathered through this RFI to develop Solicitations to replace of public and private water service connections of the DCW public water system, repair or replacement of associated water mains, and restoration of impacted worksite areas including asphalt paving, concrete-work, and landscaping.
Responses to this RFI will help DC Water plan for adequate resources and develop strategies for planned contract awards. DC Water will then issue one or more Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to the general public accordingly. By responding to this RFI we also hope to gain a more thorough understanding of you firm, and your experience and interest in participating in any future Solicitations. After reviewing all responses to the RFI document, DC Water may schedule meetings to further discuss the experience, capabilities or approaches of responding firms. Questions are to be asked and answered by both DC Water and the responding Contractors or Consultants to better understand a firm's capabilities and the LFDC project needs.
1. Program Management Services – Planning, Design, Permitting, Inspection, Field Engineering, and Construction Management of the overall LSLR program.
2. Utility Construction Services – Removing and Replacing estimated 28,000 lead service lines by FY2030 in the most equitable and efficient manner.
3. Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Objectives – Achieving significant and meaningful engagement by Certified Business Enterprises, Local Small Businesses, and the Local Workforce.
4. Innovative Practices – Providing the most effective delivery approach for this program including, but not limited, to organizational structures, contractual arrangements, joint-ventures, mentor-protégé, public private partnerships, or other effective means and methods for accomplishing LFDC's goals.
5. Innovative Financing – Creating a unique non-traditional financing strategy to fund capital projects from Public Private Partnerships to Pay for Success models, Design-Build-Finance, and more. The goal of alternative financing would be to provide a lower cost option for District residents and to meet the goals of the project. Please see more on DC Water's experience in Innovative Financing strategies. (see https://www.dcwater.com/innovativefinancing)
It is anticipated DC Water will use the information gathered through this RFI to develop Solicitations to replace of public and private water service connections of the DCW public water system, repair or replacement of associated water mains, and restoration of impacted worksite areas including asphalt paving, concrete-work, and landscaping.
Responses to this RFI will help DC Water plan for adequate resources and develop strategies for planned contract awards. DC Water will then issue one or more Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to the general public accordingly. By responding to this RFI we also hope to gain a more thorough understanding of you firm, and your experience and interest in participating in any future Solicitations. After reviewing all responses to the RFI document, DC Water may schedule meetings to further discuss the experience, capabilities or approaches of responding firms. Questions are to be asked and answered by both DC Water and the responding Contractors or Consultants to better understand a firm's capabilities and the LFDC project needs.
Contact Information
Name:
Reginald Scott
Phone Number:
202-787-2528
Email Address:
reginald.scott@dcwater.com
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