Description of Project
Pursuant to NCGS 143-64.31, the Town of Conway is soliciting qualifications from firms
interested in assisting the Town by providing Professional Engineering and Surveying Services
related to its recently awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Grants.
Scope of Project
The Town of Conway operates a water and sewer utility that serves town residents. The Town
was recently awarded two ARPA grants. The Town is awaiting the grant agreements for
execution. In the interim, the Town is working to identify a firm to assist with the completion of
the proposed scope of work related to these grants. In terms of timing, the project(s) will
commence once a firm(s) is selected, a scope of work is established, and authorization is
received from NCDEQ to begin work. A. ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Town of Conway has been awarded ARPA grants in Asset Studies for Water and Sewer.
To this end, the following tasks have been identified as priorities.
Scope of Services for Water Distribution System AIA (AIA-D-ARP-0174)
Task 1 Create a digital archive
Task 2 Conduct a detailed field survey of the existing distribution system using high
accuracy GPS
Task 3 Create ArcGIS drinking water system asset layer
Task 4 Train the Town's Public Works Department staff on the ArcGIS software
Task 5 Prepare a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Asset Management Plan
(AMP)
Task 6 Prepare a rate study using the Town's current structure to make recommendations
Task 7 Conduct a final presentation and support the Town in implementation
Scope of Services for Wastewater Collection System AIA (AIA-W-ARP-0175)
Task 1 Create a digital archive
Task 2 Conduct a detailed field survey of the existing system using high accuracy GPS
Task 3 Create ArcGIS online wastewater system asset layer
Task 4 Train the Town's Public Works Department staff on the ArcGIS software
Task 5 Prepare a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Asset Management Plan
(AMP)
Task 6 Prepare a wastewater rate study using the Town's current structure to make
recommendations
Task 7 Conduct a final presentation and support the Town in implementation ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
As time is of the essence, the Town intends to move quickly to select a firm and negotiate a
scope and fee for these projects. Although the schedule may be altered slightly to best suit
the Town, anticipated dates are as follows: o 10/17/2022 - Selection committee review
o 10/20/2022 - Interviews conducted (if necessary)
o 10/21/2022 - Highest ranked firm(s) notified
o 10/24/2022 - Contract(s) negotiated and finalized
o 10/25/2022 - Contract(s) awarded and approved by Town Board of Commissioners
o 11/01/2022 - Authorization Received from NCDEQ to commence work
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