Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Task 1 - 60% Design, including: o Development of plans and specifications; o Preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost, including operation/maintenance costs (annual costs of electricity, parts, and labor; note that operation is only planned for the period of June 1 through October 15); o An evaluation of how the system will affect lake stratification, natural habitat, and recreation; ▪ Special attention should be paid to the impacts of aeration on zooplankton community, given their importance to the fish community (e.g. the walleye population); o For on-land components, provide plans developed by a licensed architect. The Lake Carmi State Park requires minimal noise levels overall and non-detectable sound levels in the campground at night. Proposers should be aware that substantial setback from the lake is possible on state-owned land. See Appendix A for a map showing the recommended on-land location and Appendix B for building guidelines. • Task 2 – Virtual presentation of 60% Design to ANR Technical Committee (up to three hours). • Task 3 – Revise the design based on input from the ANR Technical Committee. • Task 4 – Presentation of the revised design to the Town of Franklin, with emphasis on cost projections for operation and maintenance. (Virtual presentation may be an option.) • Task 5 – Apply for necessary permits and provide additional information as requested by regulators, including statement of public good. Note that if wetlands are involved, then an Army Corps permit may be needed. Obtain the needed permits. • Task 6 – Finalize design based on stakeholder input and develop a detailed Opinion of Probable Cost for construction. • Task 7 – Plan and manage construction of the whole-lake circulation system. • Task 8 – Optimize system during first season of operation, including training locally sourced maintenance contractor with a long-term preventive maintenance plan.
