City of Upper Arlington Ionwave #UA26-34

Consulting Services for Waterline Replacement Prioritization Report

The City of Upper Arlington Engineering Division is seeking consulting services to develop a Waterline Replacement Prioritization Report. - Government Buyer: - City of Upper Arlington, Engineering Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Main Line Replacement Plan: Develop a prioritized list of waterline improvements for 2028-2038, including project prioritization, pipe sizes, replacement lengths, locations, and cost estimates - Hydrant & Valve Gap Analysis: Evaluate hydrant gaps per NFPA standards and valve gaps using recommended spacing guidelines and customer impact - City-Wide Hydraulic Analysis (Optional): Perform a hydraulic analysis of water infrastructure to support prioritization, evaluate transmission mains, and assess pressure management (if authorized) - Deliverables: Living prioritization document (preferably Excel), cost estimates, and a deliverables schedule - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Goal to reduce waterline breaks to no more than 11 per 100 miles of pipe per year by 2038 - Proposals must include man-hour estimates and be limited to 15 pages - Strict communication protocols (all inquiries through the IonWave portal) - Compliance with Ohio laws and City ordinances, including cyber and telecommunications protections - No performance or bid bond required - Maximum contract period is 364 days - Open to all qualified firms except those suspended or debarred federally

Description

The City of Upper Arlington is soliciting proposals from consultants to develop a Waterline Replacement Prioritization Report. The selected consultant will provide a prioritized list of waterline improvements to be completed between 2028 and 2038, aiming to reduce waterline breaks to no more than 11 breaks per 100 miles of pipe per year by 2038. The scope includes main line replacement planning, hydrant and valve gap analysis, and optionally a city-wide hydraulic analysis. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 29, 2026.

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