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The City of Cincinnati, through its Department of Sewers (the "City"), as the sole management agency for the operation and maintenance of the sewer system on behalf of the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati ("MSDGC") is issuing this Request for Qualifications (hereinafter "RFQ"), pursuant to the provisions of applicable Ohio law and MSDGC policy, from parties (hereinafter "Offeror"). Offeror shall provide the City with assistance for the purpose of completing the activities associated with the Scope of Services, below. A general outline of work required is provided in this RFQ. Some items include: o Calibration of models by various optimization schemes. o Development of transfer systems from optimization programs to SWMM input files. o Assistance with or development of optimization tools. o Review and opinions on items to be incorporated in MSDGC's Model Guidelines pertaining to optimization procedures and approaches. o Assistance with developing an overview document of recommended optimization strategies. o Detailed optimization steps with figures and guidance. o Additional work related to the development of calibrated models. The anticipated term of the contract resulting from this RFQ is five years with one (1) optional two-year extension two-year extension. Question Deadline 11/15/2024 at 1:30 PM ET The City will only entertain written questions or comments concerning this RFQ by the deadline provided above. Direct questions or information requests related to this RFQ to: msd.procurement@cincinnati-oh.gov. Competition shall be generated to the maximum extent practicable, including opportunities for small business enterprises through the MSDGC Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. This project shall have a 17% SBE inclusion goal. The City reserves the right to ask for additional information and clarification from or about any or all of the Offerors. The City may require selected Offerors to make an oral presentation of their submittals. Reject any or all submittals, to waive any technicalities, immaterial irregularities, or minor informalities in the submittal, to request clarifications or modifications during evaluation, and to select the Offeror who, in the City's judgment, is most qualified.