The CITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified civil engineering firms with ten years or more experience in plan reviews, design, and construction related to civil engineering; specifically, new development, infrastructure upgrades, utility sizing and models, and associated requirements. RFQ Inquiries: All questions regarding RFQ must be received no later than ten calendar days prior to proposal due date and must be submitted on Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P). Deadline for Questions: February 7th, 2024 Agency Contact Person: James Waltz, Public Works Director Email: jwaltz@grantsvilleut.gov Phone: (435) 884-0621. Grantsville City Corporation, herein referred to as "CITY", is soliciting proposals from qualified professional engineering firms, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT", to provide contracted engineering services as outlined within the Request for Qualifications, hereinafter referred to as "RFQ". The CITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified civil engineering firms with ten years or more experience in plan reviews, design, and construction related to civil engineering; specifically, new development, infrastructure upgrades, utility sizing and models, and associated requirements. The selected engineering firm shall employ licensed professional engineers within the state of Utah. In connection with this RFQ, the CITY requires qualifications and knowledge of applicable design guidelines and related federal, state, and local government regulatory requirements; familiarity with and knowledge of the CITY's standards and preferences; previous working relationship with the CITY; the capability to produce high-quality engineering construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports; full awareness of applicable requirements for design reviews, observations, and approvals required before, during and after construction completion; and substantial experience with specific examples of on-time, on-budget planning, design, environmental, construction observation (as necessary), staff support, and project management. The CITY anticipates selecting one of the responding firms, but there is no guarantee any responding firm will be selected. Selection of an engineering firm will be based upon the review of the submitted Statements of Qualifications. Specifically, the CITY is interested in seeking a professional engineering services contract, on an on-going basis, and as subject to contract renewal terms, as defined by the City, the City intends to have the selected Consultant function as the "City Contract Engineer" to perform the services listed in the Scope of Services listed herein. The services requested will require the Consultant to be licensed to practice engineering in the State of Utah. The City reserves the right to select an engineer other than the designated contract Engineer; on a specific project basis as determined to be in the best interest of the City. Services to include, plan review related to Civil Engineering (water, wastewater, storm drain design, streets, other related infrastructure) road alignments, easements, right-of-way acquisition, water right dedication, annexation requirements, permitting, plan reviews, public infrastructure district requirements, funding procurement assistance, and completion of engineering and scoping studies; which may result in subsequent engineering design and consulting contracts. It is anticipated the studies will include recommendations for and evaluation of flood protection and mitigation measures, flood protection project studies and alternatives, evaluation and feasibility of project alternatives, cost-benefit analyses, and preparation of cost estimates for any anticipated infrastructure improvements, permitting, and/or construction. Perform water, wastewater, stormwater modeling for incoming development projects; ensuring regulation requirements for minimum sizing of utility services are met in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations/rules.
Review ongoing studies to consider impacts to local codes and ordinances and potentially shape future development requirements. Additional alternatives to be considered in such studies include, but are not limited to, alluvial fan stabilization (debris basins, etc.), channel cleaning, bank protection/canal improvements, levee construction, resizing and realigning flood channels, construction of flood diversion structures, construction of debris basins, and upgrades to existing culverts; among others.
One (ea.) Primary, and One (ea.) Secondary contact shall be identified for "On-call" questions staff may have related to engineering inquiries; or requirements. Availability and response time for questions will be an important factor, as staff will need engineering question support from time to time. Additional services may include advising and/or representing the CITY on various matters concerning ongoing, or proposed infrastructure projects including proceedings before funding agencies, regulatory agencies, judicial bodies, public audiences, Mayor/City Council updates, etc.; as necessary. All services shall be performed exclusively in the best interest of the CITY, in strict accordance with all applicable professional, statutory, and regulatory standards and codes and in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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