Engineering Services For City Center Stormwater Management Project

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Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, New York, is seeking an engineering firm to provide services for the City Center Stormwater Management Project. This initiative aims to enhance the sanitary sewer collection system and reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that contribute to environmental issues such as street flooding and sewer backups during heavy precipitation. The project is funded in part by the New York State Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), and the selected firm must comply with all relevant federal and state regulations. Work Details The engineering services required under this contract include: 1. Final design completion for stormwater management improvements. 2. Administration of construction activities, including issuing a Notice to Proceed (NTP), reviewing and approving submittals, shop drawings, and substitutions. 3. Construction observation services to ensure compliance with project specifications. 4. Preparation of a project engineering report detailing scope and contract requirements. 5. Bidding assistance including distribution of plans and specifications, answering contractor inquiries, and reviewing bids. 6. Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act for construction-related work, ensuring prevailing wage rates are met. 7. Coordination with regulatory agencies such as the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH). 8. Development of Operations and Maintenance Manuals upon project completion. Period of Performance The contract period is approximately five years, expiring upon completion of the project's administrative closeout. Place of Performance The work will be performed in the City Center area of Poughkeepsie, New York. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate experience in municipal sanitary/combined sewer improvement projects and public funding agency administration. The contract has a 20% goal for Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation, which can be achieved through any combination of MBE and WBE participation.