Specifications include, but are not limited to:. The City of Forney is soliciting requests for qualifications from engineering firms experienced and qualified to provide professional services to comply with Section 2013 of Senate Bill 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S.3021). The professional services will include but may not be limited to develop a Risk and Resilience Assessment (AWIA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to comply with S.3021 and all associated Amendments. . Conduct an assessment of existing City documents, policies, and procedures to evaluate current compliance with AWIA. The chosen consultant/consultant team will update and/or develop: Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment Risk and Resilience Assessment: Conduct a Risk and Resilience Assessment prior to the S.3021 deadline of June 30, 2021, to assess the utility’s risks to and resilience of its system; develop and present a report of the findings including a plan for implementation; and assist with a certification letter. The assessment should consider and include: The risk of system from malevolent acts and natural hazards The resiliency of the pipes and constructed conveyances, physical barriers, source water, water collection and intake, pretreatment, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities, electronic, computer, or other automated systems (including the security of such systems) which are utilized by the system The operation and maintenance system Evaluation of capital and operational needs for risk and resilience management Emergency Response Plan
