As of July 5, 2024, this project is in the design phase. A firm timeline for construction has not yet been established. The Town of Sims has received funding (ARPA funding from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund established in S.L. 2022-74) from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Infrastructure as follows: Construction Project (Project No: SRP-D-ARP-0215) for Municipal Drinking Water System ($294,684) - Restoration and rehabilitation of the 57-year-old elevated water storage tank. We also intend to add SCADA to the storage tank along with standby power and auto transfer for resiliency. Contingent upon formal awards, the Town of Sims is soliciting requests for qualifications for professional engineering services to assist the Town of Sims in a Construction Project for Municipal Drinking Water System - Restoration and rehabilitation of the 57-year-old elevated water storage tank. We also intend to add SCADA to the storage tank along with standby power and auto transfer for resiliency. Payment terms will be negotiated with the selected firm. The fees for professional engineering services will be paid with grant funds. Engineering services for all work must comply with NCDEQ-DWI guidance documents and receive acceptance/approval from NCDEQ-DWI prior to final payments by the Town of Sims. The Town must meet all of the following NCDEQ-DWI milestones:
Engineering Report Submittal - December 1, 2022
Engineering Report Approval - May 1,2023
Bid and Design Package Submittal - November 1,2023
Bid and Design Package Approval - March 1, 2024
Advertise Project, Receive Bids, Submit Bid Information,
and Receive Authority To Award - July 1,2024
Execute Construction Contract(s) - August 1, 2024
Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of funding for the proposed project RFQ questions should be addressed to Miranda Boykin, Town Administrator, at 252-237-4226. Respondents may review the grant application which include descriptions of the proposed work including activities, budgets, schedules, and other pertinent information by visiting the Town of Sims Town Hall at 6501 US Hwy 264A W, Sims, NC 27880 during regular office hours or by emailing mboykin@townofsimsnc.com. For more information, contact Miranda Boykin, Town of Sims Town Administrator, at (252) 237-4226 or mboykin@townofsimsnc.com. Town of Sims is an equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from minority and women owned firms.
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