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The Corporation of the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc (Municipality) is accepting proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms (Proponents) to provide professional services to undertake a Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment for Mount Brydges Wastewater Servicing Solutions. The intent of the study is to independently assess and evaluate options to service future wastewater servicing growth in Mount Brydges, recommending a preferred design solution culminating in the completion of an Environmental Study Report (ESR) and all public notices. The study shall thoroughly evaluate several options for servicing wastewater capacity growth, examining the feasibility and cost of all required collection, conveyance, pumping and treatment infrastructure as well as potential benefits of each option in terms of enabling long-term growth to 2056 and beyond and increasing/optimizing the overall potential wastewater servicing area. Time is of the essence and the Municipality's objective is to complete all studies, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, assessments and complete the ESR and all statutory notices as soon as possible, no later than 24 months from the time of award. PROJECT SCOPE The EA shall incorporate the first four phases of the EA process and at a very high level shall include, but not be limited to the following: Phase 1 - Problem or Opportunity Identifying problem or opportunity Phase 2 - Alternative Solutions Identification and evaluation of Alternative Wastewater Servicing Solutions Alternatives shall include at minimum: Upgrading Existing MBBWTF Diverting some or all wastewater to Strathroy WWTF Building a new treatment facility and diverting some or all wastewater from Mount Brydges to the new facility Advance the conceptual design of each Alternative Solution sufficiently to provide adequate detail to complete cost estimation and fully assess environmental-social-economic impacts Evaluate all Alternative Solutions and selecting a single Preferred Solution Phase 3 - Alternative Design Concepts for Preferred Solution Prepare alternative design concepts for the Preferred Solution Evaluate alternative concepts and select a Preferred Concept Design Preliminary finalization of Preferred Design Phase 4 - Environmental Study Report Complete Environmental Study Report (ESR) and all public notices. Respond to any requests In addition to standard requirements as set out in the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and the MCEA User Guide, the following considerations and requirements shall be part of the Consultant's scope to be fully assessed, evaluated and documented: Verification and validation of existing planning information for expansion of the community of Mt Brydges Confirmation of existing Settlement Boundary and assessment of inventory of currently available developable lands Updating population figures as per most recent Middlesex County Growth Analysis Update (Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., April 25/25) Population estimate of ~10,000 in Mount Brydges by 2056 Assess likelihood and feasibility of achieving growth as per forecasts Confirmation of planning assumptions (ie. population per unit, per capita water and wastewater demand etc.) Inventory of Residential growth lands shall be maintained at a minimum of 15 years. Future Servicing Area Assessment With understanding that service life of wastewater infrastructure may extend beyond 30, 40 or even 50 years, evaluate impacts of potential future population growth beyond the current settlement boundary and 30-year population forecasts Assess potential long-term benefits of each Alternative Solution in terms of enabling growth by increasing/optimizing the wastewater servicing area for residential or employment growth to 50+ years Assess timing of full build-out of the existing Settlement Boundary, with estimated timing/phasing of subsequent increases in wastewater servicing area needs to 50+ years. Hydraulic Analysis & System Capacity Assessment Conduct Hydraulic Analysis and System Capacity Assessment of existing wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to the collection/conveyance system, sewage pumping stations, MBWWTFand outfall infrastructure. Maximizing Use of Existing Infrastructure Evaluate options for maximizing use of existing and any planned infrastructure in order to accommodate anticipated increases in service population. Confirming design capacity and any available capacity of existing and any planned unit processes in the MBWWTF to accommodate increases in service population Current design of upgrades to the MBWWTF (ie. Headworks, conversion to extended aeration) shall be evaluated however is contingent upon Council approval. Alternative Solution Evaluation Evaluation of Alternative Solutions shall be completed based on an environmental, social economic scale matrix that is to be developed in consultation with stakeholders (First Nations, Council, Public Stakeholders etc.) Alternative Solutions shall be sufficiently advanced in order to provide high-level, capital cost estimates equivalent to a Class D estimate (per Canadian Construction Association). Any supporting studies necessary to allow for full evaluation and Class D cost estimation of all Alternative Solutions shall be completed as part of Phase 2 prior to the selection of a Preferred Solution (ie. assimilative capacity studies, hydrogeological, site selection etc.) Development of full life cycle costs, including financing, for each Alternative Solution for wastewater servicing options shall be considered. Alternatives shall include all property, collection, conveyance, pumping and treatment infrastructure required to meet complete wastewater servicing needs in 2056 Alternatives shall highlight what the fully built-out servicing area of each option could support Infrastructure that may be required for growth beyond 2056 shall be highlighted but not taken into account in cost estimates Significant First Nations and Stakeholder consultations will be required during the Alternative Solution Evaluation stage, including during the completion of numerous supporting studies. Caradoc Landfill The existing MBWWTF is located immediately adjacent to the closed Caradoc Landfill mound, sharing the same property. The current MBWWTF outfall discharges to a creek which effectively acts as the northern boundary of the landfill mound. There is evidence that the Caradoc Landfill is contributing to elevated water quality parameters in the stream. A study assessing the potential impact of the landfill on stream water quality is being completed separately. Any impact of the landfill on stream water quality shall be accounted for through the Assimilative Capacity Study at the MBWWTF site and in overall assessment of environmental impact of solutions to be evaluated in this EA. Preparing a receiver and adjacent water bodies evaluation including evaluation of any affected creeks to include overall environmental protection (e.g possible changes to flow regimes, thermal impacts, etc.) Complete all supporting studies required for a comprehensive evaluation of options (ie. assimilative capacity, fluvial geomorphic and erosion hazard limit assessment, site selection, hydrogeological and geotechnical etc.) Prepare an Assimilative Capacity Study at the existing MBWWTF site to determine the loadings for the expansion and possible required loading offsetting Any contribution of the landfill shall be taken into account as part of the assimilative capacity study and maximum acceptable loading at the MBWWTF site. Confirm maximum receiving capacity of stream Identifying community enhancements resulting from the servicing strategies Reviewing growth and community enhancements through municipal and land use planning lens. Interfacing with relevant permit and approval issuing authorities including MECP, Conservation Authorities, Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, County of Middlesex, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, etc. Note that the above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements and is not a substitute for sound engineering judgment. Consultants are solely responsible for conducting their own independent research, for conducting their due diligence and investigations, and for seeking any other advice necessary for the preparation of their Proposals. Consultants are required to determine the full extent of the scope of work of the Project in order to ensure that their Proposals accurately reflect the resources needed to execute the Project in accordance with the requirements of the Municipality and Contract. Question Deadline: Mon Jun 23, 2025 4:00:00 PM (EDT) The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.