Water Management Strategy
- This RFP had a pre-bid event.
The City invites experienced, multi-disciplinary teams to submit proposals to develop a visionary, comprehensive, integrated Water Management Strategy (WMS) for the following:
Storm water
Waste water
Ground water
Flood control
Water infrastructure
Public rights of way
Other public properties
The Water Management Strategy (WMS) will be implemented by Greater New Orleans, Inc. through a grant from the State of Louisiana's Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit, over a three year period beginning June 21, 2010. The WMS will employ state-of-the-art, sustainable approaches to infrastructure and development that mitigates flood risks, uses integrated water resources management, assists in securing future infrastructure funding, and seeks to yield economic value and solid return-on investment on infrastructure investments. In this context, integrated water management is also part of the economic development strategy of Southeastern Louisiana. The focus of the Water Management Strategy is on design, engineering, and sustainable water management techniques which will increase local capacity at the parish and regional level to reduce the risk caused by southeastern Louisiana's proximity to water, and at the same time create safety and value by integrating the resource of water into the daily lives of citizens.
GNO, Inc. will be managing the implementation of the grant with the support of an Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will consist of a diverse group of regional stakeholders from the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The consultant team that is chosen will be expected to work closely with both the Advisory Board and GNO, Inc. throughout the process of the development of the WMS.
Comprehensive, Sustainable Integrated Water Management Strategy for St. Bernard Parish and the east banks of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes
PURPOSE OF THE WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (WMS)
The WMS will propose and define sustainable investments in flood protection and drainage infrastructure to ensure higher standards of safety, lower flood risks, enhanced quality of life, and sustainable urban and economic development for all of southeastern Louisiana. The ultimate goal is affecting systemic change in how the people of southeastern Louisiana live with water.
The Water Management Strategy will identify problems, opportunities and constraintsq set goalsq establish guidelines and priorities to govern all efforts related to flood, drainage, and ground water managementq and develop criteria and standards for evaluating future project and program decisions and performance.
GNO, Inc., through the implementation of the WMS, has set the following goals:
Reduce flood hazards to people and property
Use storm water as a resource
Increase flexibility and adaptive water management capacity
Enable better groundwater management and minimize soil subsidence
Reduce costs, energy use and emissions of water management infrastructure
Protect and improve environmental quality and sustainability and well-being of open water and habitats
An effective WMS will also accrue public benefits, increase quality of life, incorporate sustainability and environmental concerns, and provide a platform for economic growth.
The Water Management Strategy will enhance integrated management of the flood protection system of levees, floodgates, flood walls, canals, waterways, drainage system pumping stations and other public works infrastructure provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Levee Boards, Flood Protection Authorities, New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, City of New Orleans Department of Public Works, St. Bernard Parish Public Works Department, St. Bernard Water and Sewer Department, Jefferson Parish Public Works, Engineering, Roads and Bridges, Jefferson Parish Water Department, and others.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
By incorporating international best practices, the strategy will be formulated through five primary phases:
1. Data collection
2. Creation of an overall water system
3. District planning
4. Implementation Strategy
5. Design and Cost of Pilot Projects
The final deliverable will be an implementable strategy for water management that will include water management tools and recommendations for developing a regional and local capacity for water management. Specific deliverables are detailed on page six.
The geographic area included in the scope of the Water Management Strategy consists of St. Barnard Parish and the east banks of Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. This area is bound by the respective parish boundaries, except along the bank of the Mississippi River, which becomes the "southern" boundary for all three parishes.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Please prepare and submit one (1) original and nine (9) copies of the proposal.
Completed proposals shall be placed in a sealed envelope or box and clearly marked "RFP for GNO, Inc. Water Management Strategy" and are to be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. (CST) January 26, 2011, to Robin Barnes, Executive Vice President, Greater New Orleans, Inc., 365 Canal Street, Suite 2300, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Please submit questions in writing to [email protected] (no deadline)
All applicant teams should submit a letter of intent to submit a proposal by December 31st, 2010 to [email protected]
Proposals received after the above date and time will be considered late and are not guaranteed consideration. GNO, Inc. is not responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals including human resources, printing, demonstration, etc.
Proposers are directed not to contact evaluating committee members, GNO, Inc. board members or staff, elected officials, or related parish department staff regarding this request for proposals until award has been made by GNO, Inc.
The proposal should include, as a minimum, the following:
1. A cover letter signed by a principal partner of the firm submitting on behalf of the
team, containing the following information:
A brief statement of the proposers understanding of services to be provided
under this contract
The name, title, phone number, and email address of the person in the applicants organization who will be responsible for responding to questions about the proposal
2. Table of Contents, with page numbers.
Greater New Orleans, Inc. 12/17/10
Comprehensive, Sustainable Integrated Water Management Strategy for St. Bernard Parish and the east banks
of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes
3. Executive Summary: Should address the highlights of the proposal, along with the
strengths and special expertise of the firm and the associated team to successfully accomplish the objectives of this project. Please limit the summary to no more than
three pages.
4. Project Team: Provide a description of the qualifications and experience of the staff members that will be involved in the project. Please identify:
The project manager
The proposed project team, including any sub-consultants,
Key personnel and the amount of time that they will be dedicating to the project
A proposed organization chart
A highlight of the experience of the project team by individual team member
A description of how the project will be managed through to successful completion
5. Technical Proposal: In this section please be sure to include at least the following (not to exceed 10 pages):
Vision and approach for water management strategy preferably at multiple scales
Approach of plan implementation
Define the partnership with the local municipality and/or parish governments (your expectations and requirements of the respective governments). GNO, Inc. will facilitate partnerships with local governments once contract is awardedq
A proposed community engagement process, including an approach on how communications will be executed, both internally among the project team, and externally to the public, WMS stakeholders, GNO, Inc. staff, and the Advisory Board
6. Estimated budget and schedule - please provide the following:
The level of effort for each step to include the number of hours and estimated cost, all team personnel, including parish staff responsibilities.
Include funding amounts and sources for all proposed activities broken out by task. Applicant is prohibited from using funds for administrative costs not directly related to the WMS.
Applicant should use best estimates for consulting fees. Proposal budget should include estimated expenses for direct costs related to the scope of work and deliverables outlined in this RFP. All costs should be budgeted as an hourly rate, with the exception of printing and production which can be listed separately. GNO, Inc. and the firm selected as a result of this RFP may agree in writing to reallocate monies between budget categories provided that it does not exceed the total program budget. The maximum award for the WMS is $1.7 million.
7. Related Experience: Please provide a brief narrative that summarizes your experience with water management and a description of 2 projects that incorporate water management concepts, planning efforts, and practices. For each project description, please be sure to include:
The jurisdiction (i.e. City or County)
Its population
The role your firm played
Staff that were involved
References with current contact information for each project including
Comprehensive, Sustainable Integrated Water Management Strategy for St. Bernard Parish and the east banks of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes
o Client name
o Address
o Phone number
o Email address
Please note that references will be contacted.
Consultant teams including MWBEs are strongly encouraged to apply. Consultants who utilize MWBEs for their sub-contracting needs are also strongly encouraged to apply.
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