1. Expertise and capacity to provide condition assessment and inspection services of gravity sewers 20 inches in diameter and greater, as well as on all pressure sewers, force mains, and siphons utilizing CCTV, SONAR and LASER, pole camera, electromagnetic and free-swimming inspection tools under various operating conditions. 2. Firms should be prepared to submit a project baseline plan at the start of the contract, outlining estimated costs, resources, schedule, and milestones. This plan will serve as a reference for tracking progress throughout the contract duration. 3. Firms must specify primary inspection technologies and describe alternative methods available in case the primary method is unworkable due to site or flow conditions. Data submittals shall be completed and provided to the City within six (6) weeks of the completion of the inspection. 4. Expertise and capacity in performing inspection and structural condition assessment of pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP), including, but not limited to, electromagnetic inspection methods. 5. Expertise and capacity to evaluate any and all wastewater collection system valves (including Air Release Valves [ARV], Automatic Vacuum Release Valves [AVRV], blow-offs, backflow control, etc.) to determine proper functionality and provide corrective action recommendations where deficiencies are identified. 6. Expertise and capacity to evaluate cathodic protection systems on metallic pipes and provide corrective action recommendations where deficiencies or failures are identified. 7. Expertise and capacity in developing bid-ready contract documents including plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and related documentation necessary for procurement of construction contractor services related to wastewater system rehabilitation and replacement projects. 8. Expertise in developing and implementing risk models based on condition and criticality to prioritize inspection and rehabilitation of wastewater assets. 9. Expertise and capacity in determining access requirements and developing temporary and permanent access road plans, including access to difficult or restricted areas. This includes experience coordinating with agencies such as CSX, Amtrak, MARC, and other rail or utility corridor stakeholders to obtain required right-of-way (ROW) and right-of-entry (ROE) permits. Firms should demonstrate an understanding of the procedural, safety, and scheduling constraints associated with accessing active transportation and utility corridors.
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