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Proposals will be evaluated based on the Proposer's ability to complete the tasks described in Section 8 and on the overall clarity of the proposal written in the format described in Section 6. Proposals will be evaluated on the proposed approach for accomplishing each task and meeting the overall objective of this Project. The City is Looking for the Consultants to Develop the City is Water Loss Prevention Program. The Items Below Are Tasks Anticipated to Be Included in the Program as Well as Other Tasks to Be Recommended and Identified by the Consultant. The Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program generally consists of a review of the City's current water loss prevention and reporting practices, development of a holistic water loss reduction plan and implementation of the plan. Minimum elements of the program should include: review of previous water audits and current water loss reduction strategies; source meter accuracy testing; water production and billing data assessment; meter accuracy testing recommendations; analysis of real and apparent losses; recommendations for district metering; development of standard operating procedures; recommendations for pressure and acoustic sensors and data loggers; recommendations for the appropriate leak detection scope and survey frequency; annual water loss and compliance plan reporting to the IDNR. Written Questions from Consultants Due Friday, February 16, 2024 4:30 P.M. Responses Released on City is Website Monday, February 19, 2024 The CITY reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this RFQ or any portion thereof, to reject any or all submittals, or to accept an alternate proposal. The CITY reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any submittal. The CITY may seek clarification on a submittal at any time and failure to respond promptly may be cause for rejection. The CITY will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by respondents in replying to this RFQ. The CITY may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the qualifications and ability of the CONSULTANT to perform the work. The Consultants shall furnish to the CITY any/all requested information and data for this purpose. The CITY reserves the right to reject any and all responses if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such CONSULTANT fails to satisfy the CITY expectations.