This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Winchester Center, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Winsted Water Works / Town of Winchester, CT is requesting a statement of qualifications from consultants to assist the Town with a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) that will be conducted in response to EPA's Lead and Copper Rule, and meet the requirements of the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health. Winsted Water Works began operation in 1860 and had steady growth through the 1970s, and intermittent growth from the 1970s until today. A significant percentage of the water mains were replaced in the 1980s-1990s, but we know there are still pipes in service from the 1890's. There are approximately 40 miles of water mains with 2,575 service lines serving roughly 7,700 people. The system owns service lines from the water main to the curb stop. The customer owns service lines from the curb stop to the building served. Nearly all meters are inside of homes or businesses, there are only a handful in meter pits. During the 1990's, an effort was made to eliminate as many lead service lines as possible; however, little to no records of what was completed has survived. Of the approximately 2, 575 services in the system, there are: 2339 Residential 163 Commercial 22 Industrial 51 Institutional All customers have meters. We estimate the following distribution of meter sizes: (1991) 5/8" (482) 3/4 " (41) 1" (12) 1-1/2" (44) 2" (4) 3" (1) 4" The water is supplied to all users from the Crystal Lake Water Treatment Facility. The source water has been shown to be below any trigger or action level. The treatment facility includes a sodium bicarbonate and pH adjustment corrosion control system. In the past two rounds of sampling the 90th percentile for both lead and copper have been well below the trigger and action levels. Historically, there have been individual samples that have exceeded the action level for lead with no explanation for the results. The consultant shall propose their strategy to identify and inventory the material of as many, system owned, and customer owned, water service lines as possible in the time allotted, and have a preliminary inventory ready to submit to the CTDPH meeting their requirements prior to 10/1/2024. Additionally, a draft lead service line replacement plan must be developed. Winsted Water Works (WWW) is a small utility with limited staff. It is recognized that participation, assistance and input from WWW will be required throughout this process. A laison person will be assigned by WWW to the project for day to day interactions with the consultant. WWW will work with the consultant to make use of Town resources to the greatest extent possible. However, the consultant will be expected to operate as independently as possible for many of the tasks. The consultant shall in their scope of work clearly describe the tasks that will require Town involvement and what the anticipated level of effort will be needed. Winsted Water Works will also consider input from respondents as to other suggested services for inclusion in the Scope of Work. February 6, 2024 Deadline for questions 10:00am March 15, 2024 Tentative award date March 29, 2024 Tentative start date October 1, 2024 Deadline for LSLI completion & submittal. The Town reserves the right to accept any or reject any or all Statement of Qualifiations or any part thereof if to do so is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town of Winchester is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.