Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Evaluating alternatives for permanently redirecting sewage flows from the broken inverted siphon, including but not limited to directional drilling of a permanent pipe and abandoning the river crossings entirely by installing a pump station and force main on land to North Plant. 2. Assistance with developing plans to improve the temporary infrastructure in place (bypass pumping) prior to implementation of the permanent solution. 3. Possible assistance (depending on timing) with temporary “in river” repair design and implementation. 4. Considering resiliency of the permanent solution including flood plain design considerations, river scour considerations, and North Plant wastewater plant geomorphology considerations. 5. Working with Burlington’s selected FEMA Program Consultant as well as with FEMA and other funding agencies to help with the evaluation of alternatives from a funding availability perspective. 6. Developing a schedule that considers the urgency of the issue.
