Site work for a water / sewer project in Rabun Gap, Georgia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors interested in providing field investigation of water service lines and inventory documentation services in conjunction with implementation of Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCCR) Compliance related to Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Program in accordance with the revised United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule. The RCWSA has received Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) funds for this project. All contractors submitting proposal must adhere to the GEFA Supplemental General Conditions as exhibited. All contractors submitting proposals must have demonstrated relevant experience and expertise for projects similar in nature to this project. The contractor services required for this project shall be completed in general accordance with a scope of services as needed to accomplish the major tasks and sub-tasks listed below. The final scope of services will be negotiated with the selected contractor. The RCWSA will provide a link to a web-based survey to be utilized for service line classification. A service line inventory in Excel spread sheet format to include addresses will be provided. All questions regarding this RFP must be directed to Engineering Management, Inc., Fletcher Holliday, at fholliday@eminc.biz The RCWSA reserves the right to make an award in whole or in part, or to reject any and all proposals and not award a contract for the services described in this RFP The RCWSA's goal is to have as much of the field inventory work as possible completed by September 30, 2024 with the remaining field inventory completed by December 31, 2024 . Scope of services may include (but not limited to): 1. Development of Service Line Material (SLM) Inventory: a. On each side of the water meter (i.e., RCWSA-side and Customer-side) the contractor shall conduct field service line verification of approximately 1,700 service connections to identify unknown service line materials via: visual observation, excavation, hand hole, potholing, or other approved means to accomplish this task. If water service lines are damaged, the contractor shall be responsible for repair of damage to service lines. b. Utilize supplied web-based survey to document and photograph service line material types and size uncovered by potholing. c. Potholes are to be backfilled and ground surface restored to match existing conditions. Where pavement cutting is required, pavement restoration shall match existing pavement type. d. Contractor is to provide deliverables including service line identification, address and photo documents tied to service line address.