This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Des Moines, Iowa. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) is requesting statements of qualifications from consulting firms (Consultant) to provide services as required for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Project). The services will generally include developing a climate action and adaptation plan for Des Moines Water Works. The scope of services to be performed by the Consultant shall be completed in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice. Consultant may outline key tasks they expect will be required. The specific scope of services and associated consultant fees will be negotiated upon selection of a Consultant. The key tasks at a minimum will include: Develop a climate action and adaptation plan (CAAP), using the AWWA and EPA for Water Utilities manuals as guidance. The CAAP must identify and address both direct and indirect risks, vulnerabilities and impacts for a water system. The CAAP should also make recommendations for mitigation and adaptation measures to be implemented and detail the costs associated with each along with identifying local, state, federal and grant funding opportunities available to fund the recommendations. Projects should be prioritized and a suggested timeline for implementation should also be included. Des Moines Water Works currently has an emergency response manual that addresses fire, severe weather, flooding, etc. that can be used as reference. Des Moines Water Works is an independently operated municipal utility providing drinking water to more than 600,000 customers in the Des Moines and surrounding metropolitan area. Over 20 central Iowa cities, rural water districts, and other entities located in Polk, Warren, Madison, and Dallas counties are served by DMWW. Question Deadline 01/05/2024 Inquiries concerning the Request for Proposals and requests for site visits can be made by contacting: Michelle Watson Des Moines Water Works Office of CEO 2201 George Flagg Parkway Des Moines, Iowa 50321 watson@dmww.com DMWW owns and operates three water treatment plants: Fleur Drive Treatment Plant (FDWTP), L.D. McMullen Water Treatment Plant (MWTP), and Saylorville Water Treatment Plant (SWTP). The total combined treatment capacity is approximately 110 million gallons per day (MGD). The sources of supply include the Raccoon River, Des Moines River, infiltration ponds, and infiltration piping at FDWTP; Maffitt Reservoir, Crystal Lake, and several alluvial groundwater wells at MWTP; and alluvial wells at SWTP. Each treatment plant, from a regulatory perspective, is considered a surface-water treatment plant. All alluvial collection systems are considered ground water under the direct influence of surface water. DMWW desires to complete the work approximately along the following schedule. The Consultant shall submit a proposed project schedule as part of their Statement of Qualifications. Project Start March 2024 Complete Plan September 2024 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.