REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SERVICES
The City of Van Buren is requesting proposals for services
to complete a lead service line inventory. The scope of required services is described below. The completed lead
service line inventory spreadsheet should adhere to 40 CFR
141.84. Funding for the project is through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Financial Assistance Center
and local sources. The City has an estimated 500 service
lines that must be surveyed.
Scope of Services
Records Review
o Reviewing available records to determine the presence,
absence, or likelihood of lead in service lines. Records to
review may include, but are not limited to: Construction
records, building codes or ordinances, As-Built Drawings,
Record Drawings, system maps, specifications from previous infrastructure projects, construction contracts, meter or
service line replacement records, etc.
o Outreach efforts with the general public including drafting inventory-related documents to inform the public,
disseminating door hangers, speaking with private home
owners, etc.
In-Field Verification
o Potholing or excavating (mechanical or vacuum) service
lines to determine the material present.
o Internal or external CCTV investigation of service line
material.
o Water Quality Sampling
o Visual inspection ofservice linesincluding inside a home
or buildings.
Administrative
o Completion and Submission of the Missouri Department
of Natural Resources Lead Service line Inventory Spreadsheet, by October 16, 2024 or sooner.
o Creating hardcopy and/or GIS maps indicating location
and details of surveyed service lines.
o Assistance with preparing grant reimbursement requests.
o Attending limited board or council meetings to report
on Inventory progress Selection Process: Once the City evaluates all proposals,
they will select the preferred contractor and execute a contract for the listed services at the quoted price.
The City of Van Buren is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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