Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorizes award and execution of an agreement with Delaware Engineering, D.P.C., to develop a Countywide assessment of potable water and wastewater infrastructure. The County is focused on safeguarding its local and regional water supply, balancing land use needs with available water resources and supporting smart development and water sustainability, for both current and future residents. The resulting assessment will support the County’s commitment to maintaining water quality and quantity to meet the needs of the population and the environment, by identifying important infrastructure such as water and sewer lines, potable water facilities and wastewater treatment facilities. It will foster improvements to current infrastructure related to safe drinking water and wastewater treatment and guide development throughout the County by supplying a detailed understanding of existing conditions.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: not to exceed $250,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: A-8020-90-47-4763
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH DELAWARE ENGINEERING, D.P.C.
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) issued an RFP, R-24-12, seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a countywide assessment of potable and wastewater infrastructure (“assessment”); and
WHEREAS, the assessment will support the County’s commitment to maintaining water quality and quantity to meet the needs of the population and the environment, by identifying important infrastructure such as water and sewer lines, potable water facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, the assessment will evaluate the historic and background development of facilities, analyze current conditions and challenges, and provide a recommended list of potential improvements to infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, staff in the Sullivan County Division of Planning have reviewed proposals and conducted interviews, and determined that Delaware Engineering, D.P.C., is the best qualified firm to provide the services required; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of this assessment will not exceed $250,000 as per the budget provided by the consultant in their proposal in response to R-24-12; and
WHEREAS, funding for this initiative is available in the 2024 Operating Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement with Delaware Engineering, D.P.C. to develop a countywide assessment of potable and wastewater infrastructure, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.