Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: July 7, 2021

Business Meeting: July 13, 2021

Summary:

Lewis County is requesting a statement of qualifications for consultant services to complete a Combined Water and Sewer Infrastructure Needs Assessment for Lewis County in its entirety. 

Publications: The Chronicle

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Becky Butler

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has agreed to accept American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to be used for water and sewer infrastructure needs within the county; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC has tasked the Lewis County Public Works Director with facilitating and completing an assessment of all county water and sewer infrastructure projects and future needs; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Public Works Director has determined Lewis County Public Works does not have the required resources available to complete the services for this project; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Works is soliciting proposals from professional consulting firms with expertise in water and sewer infrastructure planning and assessment services; and

WHEREAS, publication to solicit for professional services is needed to contract with a professional engineering consultant.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the BOCC that the Public Works Director is instructed to develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), evaluate responses, select a consultant, and negotiate a contract; and the Clerk of the Lewis County BOCC is instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications to advertise for said purpose.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 13th day of July, 2021.