RFP #27-035 Hydraulic Modeling & system Analysis Program

Competitive sealed proposals will be received by the City of Albany, Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, GA 31701 from qualified firms for a contract to develop and implement a comprehensive hydraulic modeling and system analysis program for the City's water distribution system.

The City of Albany, Georgia Water Department is seeking a qualified firm to develop and implement a comprehensive modeling and system analysis program for the City's water distribution system. One of the most important goals of this project is for the City to receive a fully functional model that can continue to be maintained and used internally for operations, planning, emergency response, and future infrastructure decisions without requiring ongoing consultant support for routine use.

The selected consultant shall deliver a professional Hydraulic Modeling and System Analysis Program consulting services, which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Development of a complete and calibrated hydraulic model of the water distribution system
• Integration with the City's existing ArcGIS system
• System analysis for pressures, fire flow, storage, pumping, outages, future growth, and capital improvement planning
• The ability for City staff to independently operate, update, maintain, and expand the model after project completion
• Comprehensive staff training and documentation
• Full City ownership of the completed model, project data, configurations, and deliverables
• Model portability, including delivery in the native software format and an EPANET-compatible format so the City is not dependent on one consultant or software platform
• Identification of GIS discrepancies, missing infrastructure, and data corrections found during model development
• Identification of hydraulic deficiencies and recommended operational or capital improvements

**Submission:** Submit one (1) original and six (6) copies of your proposal on company letterhead and have an authorized official sign documents. Sealed responses may be hand delivered or mailed to the City of Albany Procurement Office. Submittals should be clearly marked on the outside as "RFP #27-035, HYDRAULIC MODELING AND SYSTEM ANALYSIS PROGRAM". Proposals must be received no later than **5:00 P.M. November 23, 2026**.

All corporations should provide corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State's Certificate of Incorporation and listing of the principles of the corporation with their response.

Evaluation Criteria

| Criterion | Weight |
| --- | --- |
| Qualifications & Experience | 35% |
| References & Portfolio | 25% |
| Project Approach & Understanding | 30% |
| Fees (cost) | 10% |

**Required forms:** *Addendum Acknowledgement Form*, *Certification of Non-Collusion*, *Advertisement Form*, *Governing Law and Venue*, and *Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit*.

**Insurance:** Liability insurance including Automobile, General and Errors and Omissions of at least **$1,000,000** per occurrence and an annual aggregate, where it applies, of at least **$2,000,000**. Workers Compensation statutory coverage and Employers Liability of at least **$1,000,000**.

The City may terminate any contract for convenience by giving sixty (60) calendar days written notice.