Erie County, Ohio is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to conduct an engineering study of flooding that occurs along SR 60 (from Darrow Road to Mason Road), Trinter Ditch, and portions of Edison Creek in Vermilion Township for the Erie County Emergency Management Agency. Erie County desires to evaluate and determine recommendations for improvements to mitigate excessive and chronic flooding that occurs in this area. Study development will include collection, review, and analysis of existing data and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of existing conditions for issues identification. Alternatives to be developed and then further refined based on budget costs, modeling results, and benefit-cost analyses. The study shall also include an element of public involvement as approximately 60 residential structures lie within the subject area. Additionally, project coordination will be necessary as various agency stakeholders are involved with the project including: the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT),Erie County Regional Planning Commission (ERPC), Erie Soil and Water Conservation District (ESWCD), Erie County Engineers Office (ECEO), and Vermilion Township. It is anticipated the study will take approximately one year to complete. Detailed instructions are available and do hereby become part of the legal ad. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Leah Trumpower, Purchasing Coordinator, at Ltrumpower@eriecounty.oh.gov or 419-627-7618. The estimated cost of this project is $130,000.00. This project shall be partially funded with Federal dollars and, therefore, additional federally required provisions shall be included in the scope of this project. All firms, including minority owned, female owned, or small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. Erie County will follow competitive negotiation procurement procedures. Erie County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, to proceed or not to proceed with any subsequent proposal process, or to negotiate without further process any contract as may be in the best interest of the County. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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