Site work for a water / sewer project in New Orleans, Louisiana. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is seeking Proposals from qualified firms to submit proposals for the Program Management for Lead Line Replacements. The Board's objective is to select and retain a firm to provide all services necessary including the planning, program management, inventory, mitigation, and construction-related services for the Lead Line Replacement Program using funding provided by the State of Louisianna's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The initial contract is based on a two (2) year term with up to eight (8) renewals of one (1) year periods each for a total of ten (10) years. Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on November 20, 2024, no later than 5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before November 26, 2024, no later than 5:00 pm CST. Request for Proposals The Board is being proactive in replacing lead service lines in the distribution system in their entirety such that no portion of the line containing lead remains at a property. This includes galvanized lines requiring replacement as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To that end, the Board has begun preparation of its service line inventory and Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Plan as described in the EPA's final Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and the Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The Board has applied for and has been awarded initial funding from the State of Louisiana through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for the planning, replacement, and restoration of lead service lines. The Program Manager will provide planning, program management and construction-related services for the Board's Lead Line Replacement Program