This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Brunswick, Georgia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The JWSC has been successful at eliminating many of the capacity roadblocks outlined in previous plans and now wishes to focus on future planning efforts. The community has experienced significant growth since the most recent update. The JWSC wishes to update its plan to allow for a holistic planning approach for the future infrastructure needs of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County, by utilizing up-to-date population projects from the City of Brunswick and Glynn County. The JWSC anticipates awarding a contract to the successful proposer no later than July 19, 2025, with contract to start no later than September 1, 2025. The selected firm is to complete all identified tasks within 270 days of receiving a signed notice to proceed. The selected Consultant must be capable of performing the following tasks and delivering the following on behalf of the JWSC: Task 1 - Available Data Review and Evaluation - The selected firm should review the existing Water and Sewer Master Plan, the utility's geographical information system (GIS) mapping, available Bentley WaterGEMS model, the utility's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), the 2023 City of Brunswick Comprehensive Plan, and the 2023 Glynn County Comprehensive Plan in order to determine additional data needs to facilitate the master plan update. Task 2 - Water and Sewer Flow Projections - The selected firm should utilize available information to project water and sewer flow requirements for at least 20 years These flow projections should include water and sewer usage trends for the utility's customer and population projections provided in the Glynn County Comprehensive Plan. For water flow projections, the JWSC requests the projections be organized by geographic areas to include the City of Brunswick, North Mainland, South Mainland, and St. Simons Island. For sewer flow projections, the JWSC requests the projections be organized by sewer pump station service basins. Flow projections should be identified for each year included in the planning period. For future development flow projections, interviews should be conducted with the City of Brunswick Planning & Zoning Department and the Glynn County Community Development Department to determine the proposed rate and schedule of development in the different areas. Task 3 - Major Asset Condition Assessment - The most recent Water and Sewer Master Plan includes a condition assessment of major water and sewer facilities that are likely to still be mostly accurate. JWSC staff will provide a list of improvements made since the creation of the most recent Water and Sewer Master Plan for review of the condition assessments. The selected firm should determine which JWSC assets that are not included in the most recent update's condition assessment need an updated condition assessment due to either a likely change in the condition assessment or due to changes in the asset criticality. Task 4 - Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Plan - The selected firm should develop a water and sewer rehabilitation plan for at least 20 years based upon the utility's consequence of failure and probability of failure criteria. Each listed project should include a proposed scope of work and detailed cost estimate. Task 5 - Water and Sewer Expansion Plan - The selected firm should develop a water and sewer expansion plan for at least 20 years based upon the City of Brunswick Comprehensive Plan and the Glynn County Comprehensive Plan. The prioritization of extensions into existing neighborhoods located within the JWSC service area that are without JWSC water and/or sewer service is expected. Each listed project should include a proposed scope of work and a detailed cost estimate. Task 6 - Cash Flow Needs Forecast - The selected firm should determine projected annual cash flow needs based upon the plans developed in Tasks 4 and 5. The projects should be ordered based upon risk to the utility, while allowing for cash flow smoothing when possible. This should be completed separately for the Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Plan and Water and Sewer Expansion Plan. Task 7 - Presentation of the Water and Sewer Master Plan - The selected firm should present a draft updated Water and Sewer Master Plan to staff for review and consideration. Following the review of comments provided by staff, the selected firm should present a draft updated Water and Sewer Master Plan to the JWSC Facilities Committee for review and consideration. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, Pam Crosby, via email: pcrosby@bgjwsc.org on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 13, 2025. The final scope of services will be subject to negotiation. The proposal should include a detailed scope of services and all costs for which the consultant expects to be compensated for, including all materials furnished and services provided. The quoted price shall constitute full and complete compensation for the services and materials as outlined within this solicitation. Consultant staff fee schedule should clearly indicate effective dates, applicable escalation clauses, and miscellaneous billable costs, in addition to hourly rates. As the JWSC is committed to making the most efficient use of rate payer funds available, the comparative cost factors associated with each proposal will also be considered. The JWSC reserves the right to select the best combination of qualifications and cost effectiveness for the scope of work identified in this RFP. Upon receipt of the proposals, the Selection Committee will score each firm based on the criteria outlined in Section 6.0. of the solicitation. The rating system will consist of a numerical grading system, as set forth in Section 6. The highest scoring proposal will be recommended to the BGJWSC Commission for final approval. The BGJWSC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive technicalities and make an award in the best interest of the BGJWSC.