Water System Reliability Study Services

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission or equivalent local government authority in Traverse, Michigan, is seeking water system reliability study services. The agency needs to evaluate, study, and analyze the existing and future demands of the city's water treatment plant and distribution system. This initiative aims to solve potential capacity and reliability issues by generating recommendations for water system improvements. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to evaluate existing water system reports with a focus on current and future service area needs. The project covers reviewing the source of water supply and treatment systems to ensure adequacy for future demands. Additionally, the agency requires an analysis of present and future water consumption data, including average and maximum daily demands, fire flow demand, summer irrigation demand, and potential water conservation measures to reduce summer peak demand. The selected partner must also analyze the water distribution systems to determine if the sizing and reliability are adequate for future growth. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency allows the selected contractor to perform all work offsite. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 9, 2026. The agency accepts digital submissions via email or online portal, and the budget will be determined based on the received proposals.